HR Program Manager

Leads the development execution and governance of enterprise Human Resources programs and initiatives that align with business strategy. Partners with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness employee experience and compliance while managing large-scale HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.

• Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align HR programs with business objectives workforce planning and organizational development needs.
• Leads associate relations matters including investigations corrective actions accommodations and policy interpretation ensuring consistency and alignment with company practices.
• Serves as leadership for key HR initiatives establishing project plans milestones success metrics and governance structures.
• Drives change management strategies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations (e.g. EEO FLSA ADA FMLA) proactively identifying risks and partnering with legal and leadership to mitigate exposure.
• Develops and monitors HR metrics and dashboards (e.g. headcount turnover engagement labor costs).
• Establishes standardized HR processes tools and documentation to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Leads end-to-end design implementation and continuous improvement of HR programs across associate relations talent acquisition onboarding training performance management and engagement initiatives.
• Leads employee engagement strategies recognition programs and culture initiatives to enhance associate experience and retention.
• Supports HR budgeting forecasting and labor cost analysis; contributes to strategic planning and prioritization of HR initiatives.
• Manages HR-related vendors systems or external partners as needed.

The above description represents the most significant essential duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience) required
• Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience including experience leading HR programs projects or initiatives; manufacturing or similar industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex programs or projects across multiple stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR initiatives with organizational strategy
• Excellent verbal written and cross-cultural communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proven ability to influence coach and partner with leadership without direct authority
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and reporting/analytics tools required