Human Resources Manager

Legrand Slovenija•Fairfield, NJ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Legrand’s Integrated AV division is seeking a Human Resources Manager for its Fairfield, New Jersey site. The role serves as an internal consultant to organizational leaders and the primary HR partner for site leadership and employees at a large manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operation. The manager provides hands-on day-to-day HR leadership and operational support, and directly leads and develops one HR Generalist. The position ensures effective delivery of HR programs and services supporting business objectives and employee engagement, including talent development, succession planning, employee engagement and relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, recruiting and retention, compliance, and workplace safety. The manager also leads HR projects and initiatives, including process improvements, technology implementations, and cross-functional programs. The work combines a general office environment with regular presence throughout a large fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, and distribution operation, requiring frequent interaction with employees and leaders. Legrand describes itself as a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, and its Integrated AV division provides integrated and connected technology solutions for communication, collaboration, and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or other operational environments, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or operational environments with a significant hourly workforce.
Ability to build strong partnerships with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and operations leaders.
Experience leading, coaching, or developing HR team members.
Strong employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness capabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills, professional presence and behavior, and ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees at all levels.
Dependability, enthusiasm, good judgment, ability to work independently with minimal direction, initiative, and a positive attitude.
Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills; ability to manage several projects at once with attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Human Resources leader for a large operations facility.
Lead the day-to-day execution of all Human Resources programs and activities for the site.
Provide direct leadership, coaching, development, and prioritization for the site HR Generalist.
Maintain a visible presence throughout manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operations.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, engagement, retention, succession planning, compensation, and performance management.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
Streamline business processes to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Effectively deploy employee engagement programs.
Protect privacy and confidentiality, safeguard organizational assets, act ethically and with integrity, report non-compliance, and follow applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Understand workplace hazards and proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries; cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability.
Lead HR projects and initiatives, including process improvements, technology implementations, and cross-functional programs.