Senior Manager; Human Resources

Contract Pharmacal Corp • Hauppauge, NY

6d • Onsite

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 and partners with leadership to attract, develop, and retain talent. It also supports employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning in alignment with organizational goals.

The position leads and develops HR team members, reports departmental metrics to executive management, and works with department heads on staffing and the employee lifecycle. It oversees HR policies, employee relations, compliance reporting, HR systems and records, training, and coordination with Payroll and Benefits. The role manages non-union personnel and requires office presence as needed, along with ongoing travel among company facilities in Hauppauge and throughout geographic areas. Salary is $90,000–$115,000 per year.

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 MS Office programs and HRIS systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching; talking or hearing; and potentially lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to adhere to or adjust the work and travel schedule as needed to meet business requirements.
• Ability to travel regularly and on an ongoing basis throughout geographic areas and between multiple company facilities within Hauppauge.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in a union/non-union manufacturing environment.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR department’s daily workload, including assigning priorities, delegating tasks, and monitoring execution using internal trackers.
• Report departmental metrics to the executive management team.
• Lead, coach, and mentor junior HR team members and foster continuous learning and development.
• Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs; write 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 to support organizational compliance.
• Use HRIS systems to maintain employee records and generate reports on key metrics; analyze data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Evaluate HR and organizational processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee forms including leave of absence and disability forms, employment verifications, social services forms, and I-9s.
• 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, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Benefits to process and track leave of absence claims and support other benefit-related activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the senior leadership team.

What This Job Offers

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