Sr. Manager, Business Unit HR

Lennox International•Orangeburg, SC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Manager of Human Resources for the Orangeburg, SC Manufacturing Plant serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing expert guidance on all aspects of Human Resources with a strong focus on employee relations, talent management, and strategic talent acquisition. This role partners closely with leadership to design and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals and drive business performance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and a minimum of 8 years of relevant HR and management experience, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant HR experience with a related Master's Degree (OD, HR, LR, etc.).
Demonstrated exceptional leadership, trusted advisor, and internal consulting capabilities.
Experience delivering HR partnership and thought leadership in global organizations.
Outstanding cultural awareness skill set with a global strategic insight.
Ability to manage HR programs in a complex and matrixed business environment.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with the ability to apply quantitative analysis to HR programs.
Strong business acumen and people acumen, with the ability to influence business leaders at an executive level.
Broad knowledge of human resource functions, including strategic HR leadership, HR management, workforce planning, talent development, staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.
Requires advanced knowledge of governmental regulations, HR practices, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage a wide-range of employee relations issues with sound judgment and discretion.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience developing and guiding HR teams.
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience leading the HR function in a Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute human resource strategies that support short- and long-term business objectives.
Assess future workforce needs and recommend innovative talent strategies to ensure organizational readiness.
Lead workforce planning efforts, including medium- and long-range forecasting.
Provide budget oversight and policy recommendations aligned with organizational goals.
Advise managers on a range of employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
Drive initiatives that promote a positive employee relations climate and strengthen workplace culture.
Ensure compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals to deliver high-quality, business-focused HR support.
Set clear performance expectations and ensure effective implementation of HR programs within established budgets.
Provide tactical HR support across staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.
Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, compensation administration, EEO, and benefits activities to ensure a seamless employee experience.
Counsel employees and managers on the interpretation and application of HR programs and policies.
Prepare and deliver internal communications related to HR policies and initiatives.
Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to provide actionable recommendations to business unit leaders.
Use metrics and insights to improve workforce effectiveness and organizational performance.