Sr Human Resources Manager

S&S Activewear•Reading, PA

33d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Human Resources Manager/Sr. HR Business Partner provides HR leadership and guidance in partnership with business leaders at sites, branches, or within functions. Under the guidance of senior HR leaders, the role implements strategic HR initiatives in talent management, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, change management, compensation, and benefits. Additional responsibilities include retention strategies, legal compliance, payroll, communication, orientation, training, and some administrative functions. In some locations, duties outside of human resources may also be required. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite role in Reading, Pennsylvania, with standard Monday–Friday business hours. The position leads, develops, and coaches one onsite HR team member and provides direction to Regional HRGs and HR Coordinators. It requires visibility and accessibility to distribution center employees, including routine walks on the production floor, and travel as required. Work after hours may be required as dictated by the business. The role is based in the main office of a distribution center, where noise is usually low to moderate. Employees must also be able to work in warehouse environments with temperatures that may range from mildly to moderately warm or cold depending on the season. The physical demands include regular talking, listening, walking, and standing; frequent bending; occasional handling and sitting; and the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds, as well as reach, squat, and kneel as needed. The annual salary range is $120,000–$130,000, based on experience. The company describes benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning options, apparel discounts, professional growth opportunities, employee appreciation events, and state-of-the-art equipment and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, social sciences, or a related field.
At least seven years of progressive HR experience, with a proven record in leadership and multi-site or large-scale management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work in warehouse environments with temperatures that may range from mildly to moderately warm or cold depending on the season.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with HRIS platforms.
Fluency in the local language.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular walking and standing, frequent bending, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 21–50 pounds, as well as reaching, squatting, and kneeling as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP or Workday HRIS platforms preferred.
HR professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to provide coaching, counseling, career development, and support for business initiatives aligned with HR strategy.
Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and strategic direction to Regional HRGs and HR Coordinators.
Drive organizational change by developing transition and change plans, leading communications and engagement activities, and equipping managers to handle people matters.
Identify gaps in HR team capacity and capabilities and recommend and support staffing or structural solutions for organizational growth.
Partner with internal departments, including Recruiting, Talent Enablement, and Total Rewards.
Implement, interpret, and administer employee and labor relations programs and initiatives aligned with company goals.
Administer employment, employee relations, labor relations, compensation, performance management, benefits, recognition, training, staffing planning, and workforce communications.
Maintain visibility and accessibility to distribution center employees, including routine production-floor walks, to support an inclusive and engaged workplace.
Coordinate employee recognition programs and manage the Employee Engagement Budget and related planning.
Facilitate or provide training and development, including orientation, to management and the workforce.
Administer existing programs in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide employee relations expertise and shape the local employee relations strategy, ensuring legal compliance and manager readiness; lead and support leaders in local consultation or negotiation with employee bodies and resolve employee matters.
Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and general HR decisions.
Promote diversity-related initiatives within assigned areas or countries.
Support timely and effective communication and administration of deliverables.
Use internal and external data to generate and analyze reports for business cases and regulatory requirements.
Travel as required.
Work after hours as dictated by the business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead, develop, and coach one onsite Human Resources team member.