Human Resources Manager

BPG dba J-Tech • Chester Springs, PA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads day-to-day companywide human resources operations for J-Tech, managing recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, training, and HR recordkeeping. 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 the strategic vision of the J-Tech Executive Team.

The position supervises and mentors an HR Generalist and directs, coordinates, and evaluates HR processes in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; assigning and directing work; conducting performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. The role requires strict confidentiality of employee and company information. Travel may be required.

Work is primarily indoors in an office setting, with regular time in shop and outdoor yard settings. The employee may occasionally encounter moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles in shop and yard areas. The office is usually quiet, while shop areas are moderately noisy. Physical demands include frequent sitting, talking/hearing, and computer or office-equipment use; regular standing and walking, including through shop floors and outdoor yards; and occasional lifting, pushing, or moving of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 communicate effectively and handle sensitive conversations with employees, supervisors, and senior leadership.
• Ability to calculate pay, overtime, benefit costs, percentages, and ratios, and to prepare and interpret HR metrics, budgets, compensation data, and bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret policies and laws and apply them consistently using sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

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, with attention to 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 processes to ensure accuracy, timekeeping, and correct pay changes.
• Maintain and update wage tables with competitive, industry-specific pay ranges and recommend changes 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 J-Tech employees are aware of them, including benefit plan renewal, ERISA/IRS, and EEO deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor the HR Generalist; direct and evaluate HR processes and perform supervisory duties, including hiring, training, work direction, performance appraisal, discipline, and problem resolution.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.

What This Job Offers

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