Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager needed for a growing manufacturer in Milford, New Hampshire. The HR Manager will work with the HR Director and Recruiter to manage all aspects of the human resources functions at the manufacturing plant. This involves end-to-end responsibility for all HR-related processes, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits/compensation, change management, performance management, training & development, communications, employee engagement, community relations, local Company Management, and cooperation according to the functional model. As part of the HR team, the HR Manager will work to secure state-of-the-art HR processes across the entire employee lifecycle, lead and support company-wide and site-focused projects, and act as a strong business partner for the local management team with a focus on leadership and continued operations.

• Employee Relations: Builds highly effective relationships throughout the organization. Serves as resource and coach managers and employees to address performance improvement opportunities, advises on benefits and compensation, policies, and other human resources matters. Addresses employee relations issues and conducts investigations when needed. Establishes and maintains the employee handbook.


• Training & Development: Provides input, support, and coordination associated with all training, development, and onboarding needs. Partners with other locations, local educational institutions, and other organizations to design and deliver highly effective workforce training programs, including programs that enable a highly flexible, adaptable, and team-oriented approach. Works with operations and other functional areas to establish training strategies and plans for site-based positions, oversees and coordinates the execution of employee training, and tracks employee training and qualifications.


• Recruitment & Retention: Proactively and creatively sources talent and manages a structured recruiting process, develops and maintains a pipeline of qualified candidates for key positions and collaborates with hiring managers to identify and meet staffing needs according to the established timeline. Develops and executes recruiting strategies, engaging recruiters when necessary and executes recruitment plans in accordance with corporate protocols. Manages each project to a successful conclusion the hiring of a well-qualified individual who is a good fit for the organization. Develops and executes retention strategies; consults with and coaches supervisors and managers to achieve high rates of employee retention.


• Performance Management: In conjunction with the corporate office and site manager, establishes and administers a performance management process that ensures accurate, fair, and consistent employee evaluations. Assesses performance evaluation results, identifies trends/gaps and develops recommendations, related communications, and training programs to improve.


• Compensation & Benefits: Leads the local annual benefit open enrollment process, manages all other employee benefit programs, and administers FMLA. Effectively explains and communicates with all employees on benefit offerings. Oversees time and attendance processes to assure accuracy and timeliness of payroll, answers related questions, and serves as interface with corporate payroll. Participates in local wage surveys to maintain an understanding of competitive local wage structures and administers approved compensation programs.


• Communications & Change Management: Proactively establishes and executes a communications plan to keep employees and other stakeholders informed on key initiatives, project plans, and activities. Develops comprehensive change management plans in conjunction with the site leader to keep employees highly motivated and engaged. Leads by example and promotes a mindset of adaptability and flexibility throughout the workforce.


• Safety, Security, & Continuous Improvement: Supports the Safety Manager and Site Leader to achieve and maintain an injury-free workplace and establish/maintain security throughout the facility. Actively manages workers compensation processes and protocols, assuring full compliance with applicable laws. Participates in Safety Meetings and Events as appropriate. Applies a continuous improvement mindset to all processes and work streams, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement within and outside immediate areas of responsibility.


• Other HR responsibilities, as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 7+ years of related experience.


• Experienced in leadership/influential leadership, with a strong focus on mentoring and coaching, ability to challenge the status quo and serve as key business partner for the locations senior leadership.


• Budgeting and cost controlling skills.


• Proven project management and continuous improvement capabilities.


• Demonstrated ability to form productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders: internal (employees at all levels) and external (suppliers, customers, competitors, governmental agencies, public).

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR Certification PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.


• Prior experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.