HR Manager Job at MetalTek in Watertown

MetalTek is seeking a forward-thinking and people-centered Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our plant. This role is essential to driving strategic business outcomes, fostering a strong workplace culture, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, a trusted partner to management, and a champion for employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Business partnership

• Anticipate business needs, lead strategy, and use analytics for decision-making.
• Advocate for employees, model core values, and promote diversity.
• Drive and sustain change through leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate across teams, align talent with strategy, and deliver unified HR solutions.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee complaints in collaboration with plant leadership.
• Analyze employee turnover metrics and implement strategies to enhance retention.
• Oversee Worker's Compensation cases in partnership with plant leadership

Talent Acquisition and Talent Development

• Partner with leadership on succession planning and development of high-potential talent.
• Recruit for open positions directly or leverage recruiting firms to fill open positions
• Oversee effective onboarding
• Support the performance management process, providing coaching and tools to drive accountability and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with other HR team members to deliver relevant training programs to employees at the plant leadership.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for the HR Generalist.
• Ensure the HR Generalist is equipped to support plant HR operations and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 7-10 years HR experience w/ 5+yrs in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience mentoring HR professionals.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Drug Free Workplace