Milwaukee Electronics is a proud secondgeneration familyowned business. We value strong relationships trust and collaboration at every level. Our company is built on a foundation of growth and we are excited to continue expanding while staying true to our values. We believe that success comes from working together fostering a supportive and highenergy environment where every team member can thrive. As we grow were looking for highperforming driven professionals to join our team and help us reach new heights.
We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team. If youre passionate about making an impact and working with a team that values collaboration innovation and performance we want you with us!
POSITION SUMMARY
This Human Resources Manager is a key leadership role and is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR support. This position serves as a strategic partner to site leadership and employees ensuring legal compliance cultivating employee engagement and executing HR strategies that support company goals and values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on complex HR issues including employee relations performance workplace safety and compliance.
- Conduct timely thorough and confidential HR investigations ensuring fair and effective resolution of workplace concerns.
- Apply sound judgment and discretion when addressing sensitive employee relations issues.
- Ensure HR practices and polices align with federal state and local employment laws.
- Respond accurately and timely to employee inquiries regarding policies benefits and HR procedures.
- Collaborate with the HR team on affirmative action planning and maintain compliance with EEO and related guidelines.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Oversee new hire processes including orientation and onboarding documentation.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic workforce plans and retention initiatives.
Performance Management & Development
- Lead the performance management process including 90day and annual reviews.
- Coach managers on employee development strategies performance improvement plans and corrective actions.
- Design and deliver targeted management training on compliance and leadership best practices.
Engagement & Culture
- Lead employee engagement initiatives in partnership with leadership and the HR team including surveys focus groups and data analysis to drive continuous improvement and enhance workplace culture.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee satisfaction retention and overall workplace experience.
- Collaborate with leadership to foster a positive inclusive and highperformance culture aligned with organizational values and goals.
HR Operations
- Maintain personnel records and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
- In partnership with the HR team develop and update HR policies standard operating procedures training materials and process documentation.
- Continuously assess and refine HR processes including onboarding and recognition programs.
Benefits & Leave Administration
- Administer employee benefits program including open enrollment life events changes and separations.
- Serve as a point of contact for benefit brokers and support annual renewals in collaboration with the Director of HR.
- Manage FMLA ADA workers compensation and other protected leave processes.
Payroll Support
- Serve as secondary backup to processing Payroll.
- Support payroll compliance and accuracy for a multistate employer base of up to 350 employees.
- Experience with UKG Workforce Now is preferred; HRIS implementation experience is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Manager role with 8 years of progressive HR experience including a strong focus on employee relations and investigations.
- Proven ability to make independent decisions in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
- Indepth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulatory compliance.
- At least 2 years of payroll processing experience is preferred and be willing to train for backup responsibilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Highly organized selfmotivated and able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
OTHER DETAILS
- Acts as the SecondinCommand to the Director of HR.
- Additional duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This is an onsite position (MondayFriday) the facility is in Glendale WI.
- Travel Readiness: Willingness and ability to travel 12 times a year to Milwaukee Electronics 2nd location in Canby OR.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources ator
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see this government poster:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission .
Because this job has access to controlled technology we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. nationals lawful permanent resident or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S. or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable if an individual is not a U.S. person our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.
Upon hire the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S. as required on Form I9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employmentbased visas such as H1B.
Required Experience:
Manager