Human Resources Manager

BPG LLC dba J-Tech•West Pikeland Township, PA

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads day-to-day companywide HR operations for J-Tech, managing recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, training, and HR recordkeeping for all employees. The role partners with division leaders and supervisors on staffing, performance evaluation, workplace safety, and personnel development, and creates and adapts HR policies and programs to support J-Tech’s growth, culture, and strategic vision. The position supervises and mentors an HR Generalist and directs, coordinates, and evaluates HR processes. It also supports employees and managers with sensitive personnel matters, maintains strict confidentiality, and may require travel. Work occurs primarily in an office, with regular time in shop and outdoor yard settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.
Working knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment law.
Experience with HR information and payroll systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret employment laws, regulations, benefit plan documents, and company policies.
Ability to write clear policies, procedures, job descriptions, and company-wide communications.
Ability to speak effectively and handle sensitive conversations with employees, supervisors, and senior leadership.
Ability to calculate pay, overtime, benefit costs, percentages, and ratios, and prepare and interpret HR metrics, budgets, compensation data, and bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and apply policies and laws consistently using sound judgment and discretion.
Frequently sit, talk/hear, and use hands to operate a computer and other office equipment; regularly stand and walk, including through shop floors and outdoor yards; occasionally lift, push, and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting skilled-trade, shop, or manufacturing workforces.
PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.
Experience with DOT/FMCSA driver compliance and OSHA recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for shop, production, administrative, and management roles.
Coordinate pre-employment screening, including offer letters, background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and DOT driver qualification files.
Lead new-hire onboarding and orientation across J-Tech buildings and divisions.
Serve as the primary contact for employee questions, concerns, and conflicts; investigate complaints and recommend fair, consistent resolutions.
Coach supervisors on team building, attendance, discipline, documentation, and performance conversations.
Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies, focusing on best practices and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Partner with operations on OSHA compliance, safety training, incident reporting, and OSHA 300 logs.
Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work and light-duty programs.
Administer employee benefits programs, including open enrollment and broker/carrier relationships.
Oversee payroll accuracy, timekeeping, and pay changes.
Maintain wage tables with competitive, industry-specific pay ranges and recommend updates based on current labor data.
Manage the performance review cycle and coordinate required training, certifications, and supervisor and employee development.
Maintain accurate employee records and report HR metrics, including headcount, turnover, payroll and benefit costs, and time-to-fill.
Prepare company-wide HR communications and lead engagement, recognition, and retention programs.
Maintain a calendar of compliance-related deadlines and ensure relevant employees are aware of them.
Supervise and mentor the HR Generalist; direct, coordinate, and evaluate HR processes.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; conduct performance appraisals; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.