US Human Resources Manager

Bray • Houston, TX

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Bray International, founded in 1986, is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in over 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions. The US Human Resources Manager serves as the senior HR leader responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies that support organizational objectives across the United States. This role provides strategic and operational leadership in employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, compliance, organizational development, training, and performance management. The US HR Manager partners with business leaders to align people strategies with business goals while ensuring consistent application of company policies, employment regulations, and HR best practices across the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• 10+ years progressive Human Resources experience, with 5+ years of management experience leading HR teams.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations across the United States.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.
• Strong employee relations and investigation expertise.
• Compensation and benefits knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
• CCP (Compensation) desired
• Working knowledge of UKG Pro and/or Ready.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Advising on complex HR issues and sensitive matters.
• Leading recruitment efforts for key roles and partnering with managers to define role requirements.
• Analyzing market trends to recommend competitive pay structures.
• Designing programs to foster employee growth and internal mobility.
• Ensuring adherence to employment laws and best practices.
• Managing investigations and employee relations issues.
• Staying current with HR trends and legal updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to the US HR team.
• Oversee HR staff recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention.
• Manage daily HR operations and team workflow across the US.
• Set performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct timely evaluations.
• Lead succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Address employee performance issues, corrective actions, and terminations in compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Drive consistency in HR practices, processes, and compliance across all US locations.
• Partner with regional and global leaders to execute strategic HR initiatives and achieve organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading benefits effective the first of the month after you have worked 30 days, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering numerous opportunities for advancement within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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