Senior Manager; Human Resources
About The Position
The Senior Manager of Human Resources oversees the daily operation of the HR department, implements HR policies and procedures, facilitates employee relations, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role supports strategic hiring initiatives and partners with leadership to attract, develop, and retain talent. It also supports employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning aligned with organizational goals. The position manages and develops HR team members, collaborates with department heads and Payroll and Benefits, oversees employee lifecycle processes, and handles employee relations and compliance activities. The role requires presence in the office as needed and ongoing travel between company facilities within Hauppauge. Work and travel schedules may change to meet business requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
- At least seven years of progressive HR experience.
- At least three years of supervisory experience managing HR professionals.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic-thinking skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of HR principles and in-depth knowledge of employment laws.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and HRIS systems.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing; may need to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, and climb stairs; close vision and ability to focus are required.
- Ability to be present in the office as needed to collaborate with executives, directors, direct reports, peers, and supervisors.
- Ability to adhere to or adjust work and travel schedules as needed to meet business requirements and travel regularly between company facilities within Hauppauge.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.
- Experience in a union/non-union manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the department's daily workload by assigning priorities, delegating tasks, monitoring execution with internal trackers, and reporting departmental metrics to executive management.
- Lead, coach, and mentor junior HR team members and foster continuous learning and development.
- Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs, create job descriptions, source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage offers.
- Oversee onboarding, training, performance reviews, promotions, offboarding, and exit interviews.
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Oversee the HR Hotline and ensure timely responses to employees.
- Support promotion and compensation review processes, ensuring fairness, equity, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure organizational compliance.
- Use HRIS systems to maintain employee records, generate reports on key metrics, analyze trends, and support data-driven decisions.
- Monitor and evaluate HR and organizational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee completion of forms, including leave of absence and disability forms, employment verifications, social services forms, and I-9 forms.
- Handle mandatory compliance reporting and postings at county, state, and federal levels.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, terminations, exit interviews, and conflict resolution.
- Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
- Collaborate with Payroll and Benefits to process employee status changes, optimize HRIS, drive continuous improvement, track leave of absence claims, and support other benefits-related activities.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the senior leadership team.
- Manage non-union personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
