Senior Human Resources Manager

HL Mando America Corp • Novi, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Manager for the Engineering Research & Development Center provides strategic and operational HR leadership to support highly skilled technical, scientific, and engineering teams. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to attract, develop, and retain top technical talent while ensuring compliance, organizational effectiveness, and a high-performance, innovation-driven culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting engineering, R&D, or technical organizations
• Proven experience partnering with senior technical leaders and research executives.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting project-based, matrixed, or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to guide, motivate, and direct the team without any direct reports.
• Being insightful, collaborative, and optimistic.
• Managing conflicts amongst team members, being part of the solution facilitation.
• Establishing relationships and building trust amongst team and Stakeholders.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the R&D center’s technical roadmap and long-term innovation goals
• Partner with engineering and research leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design
• Lead recruitment strategies for highly specialized engineering, scientific, and technical roles
• Oversee performance management systems tailored to project-based and research-driven work
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution within a professional, technical environment
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, government research regulations, and corporate policies
• Support compensation and incentive programs competitive with engineering and R&D labor markets
• Guide learning and development initiatives, including technical career paths, leadership development, and knowledge retention
• Oversee HR operations, HRIS, policy development, and reporting for the R&D center
• Lead change management initiatives related to new programs, funding cycles, reorganizations, or growth
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance and other Guardian supplemental benefits
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees