Senior Manager of Human Resources

Job Title: Senior Manager Human Resources

Summary:The Senior Manager Human Resources will serve as a strategic business partner to the manufacturing plant leadership team. This role provides leadership guidance and support in all aspects of HR. The Senior Manager is responsible for building a high-performance culture driving employee engagement and aligning human resources initiatives with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with site operations leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations programs that foster positive morale and engagement.
• Develop and execute innovative cost-effective strategies to attract hire and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities including manpower planning full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff and direct hiring for production team members.
• Manage all aspects of onboarding including background checks drug screenings offer letters new hire paperwork and orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and databases ensuring accurate payroll and employee records.
• Oversee employee leaves of absence unemployment claims and policy compliance.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on issue resolution.
• Lead training and development initiatives including performance reviews succession planning technical training for skilled roles and leadership development in partnership with the Corporate L&OD team.
• Administer corrective action processes in a fair and consistent manner aligned with company values.
• Partner with Corporate HR on communications compensation benefits and policy development to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage local compensation programs including performance appraisals wage rate administration and annual increase recommendations.
• Support employee benefits administration responding to inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors.
• Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed.
• Provide leadership to HR staff including coaching performance reviews and career development.
• Organize and oversee employee engagement and recognition events.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Industrial Relations or a related field required.

Experience:

• 10 years of progressive HR experience including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; computer literacy required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and New Jersey state HR laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Skilled at conflict resolution coaching and delivering difficult messages effectively.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement in HR processes and organizational development.
• Service-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a focus on building strong business partnerships.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has direct supervisory responsibility and will oversee HR staff. Duties include hiring coaching performance management professional development and making recommendations on staffing and disciplinary actions.