Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Niagara Water • Bloomfield, CT

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About The Position

The Human Resources Manager plans and administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity, personally or through subordinate administrators. The role supports a manufacturing facility by ensuring HR policies, procedures, and reporting comply with requirements; recruiting and onboarding employees; advising on employee relations; administering performance reviews; supporting safety efforts; and handling HRIS and payroll processes. The position also works with management and senior HR on employee relations and union avoidance activities, and leads monthly employee listening sessions. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the position.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a safe working environment, document safety-related training, and communicate safety incidents.
• Ability to provide strategic input and oversight for departmental projects, make data-driven decisions, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Skill in reducing costs, managing timelines, and prioritizing long-term impact.
• Ability to make decisions that prioritize company success and customer needs.
• Ability to evaluate programs and processes, develop efficiency initiatives, and use performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate a clear vision, organize resources, and adjust strategy when managing change.
• Analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to delegate technical tasks and collaborate effectively with departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to make hiring decisions, engage in long-term talent planning, develop direct reports, and address conflict within and between teams.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• 10 or more years of experience working in the position.
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruit, interview, and select employees for vacant positions.
• Conduct new employee orientations to foster a positive attitude toward company goals.
• Participate in the safety committee and conduct facility walkthroughs to identify safety issues.
• Work with management and senior HR to resolve employee relations issues appropriately.
• Assist with investigations of employee relations issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administer the performance review program to ensure its effectiveness, compliance, and equity.
• Ensure the plant is compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Assist management with union avoidance activities.
• Conduct training when requested.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports for the insurance carrier.
• Lead monthly employee Listening Sessions.
• Enter new-hire paperwork and employee status changes into the HRIS system.
• Perform the initial review and submission of payroll.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
• Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Annual bonus target of 15%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager