HR Manager Job at Spirax-Sarco Engineering in Oklahoma City

Overview Job Title: HR Manager Location: Devens, MA Location Type: On-Site Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/ Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/ When you join Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a part of the Spirax Group, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more. Role Summary The Human Resources Manager will lead and direct the operational functions of the HR department, acting as a strategic partner to the Sales or Supply site. With a focus on fostering a high-performance culture and optimizing HR processes, this role will have significant agency in shaping HR initiatives that support business objectives. The HR Manager will take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, driving impactful changes and solutions, and will be empowered to make decisions that enhance employee experience and business outcomes. As a proactive leader, the HR Manager will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance while also supporting the implementation of HR programs that align with the company’s goals. This role requires a dynamic individual who can navigate complex HR issues and act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees. The individual will combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational excellence, ensuring that HR activities contribute to the overall success of the Division or Local Site. Key Accountabilities include: Take Ownership of Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience that adheres to company procedures and standards. Lead HR Operations with Autonomy: Manage day-to-day HR operations independently, ensuring efficient delivery of services in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Strategic HR Partner to Supply Leadership: Act as the primary HR advisor to Supply Leadership Team, leveraging your expertise to drive business objectives and cultivate a high-performance culture. Own Talent Acquisition Strategy: Lead and refine the talent acquisition process, working closely with hiring managers to proactively identify and attract top talent for key roles at all levels. Champion Employee Engagement and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to retain top talent, foster employee engagement, and promote a committed, high-performing workforce. Drive Succession Planning and Talent Development: Partner with the Head of HR, Talent Acquisition Partner and site leadership team to design and execute succession planning and development programs, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders. Data-Driven HR Leadership: Develop and analyse HR metrics and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations that enhance decision-making and support continuous improvement. Empower Employee Relations and Performance Management: Take full ownership of employee relations, leading investigations and advising on resolutions while implementing performance management strategies that elevate leadership capability. Ensure Compliance Across Regions: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, updating policies and practices to ensure regulatory adherence across all jurisdictions. Architect of Learning and Development: Design and deliver impactful training and development programs that support employee growth and align with organizational needs. Process Improvement Advocate: Collaborate with HR Operations to drive efficiency and innovation within HR processes, enhancing the overall employee experience and operational effectiveness. HR Technology Leader: Manage HRIS and other HR technologies, ensuring data accuracy and leveraging technology to optimize HR operations. Change Management Leader: Support and lead change management initiatives related to organizational restructuring, mergers, and other business transformations, ensuring smooth transitions. Skills/Experience Extensive experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. A diverse range of educational backgrounds and professional experiences is welcomed. While traditional degrees or certifications in HR, Business, or related fields are valued, we equally appreciate unique career paths and life experiences that bring fresh perspectives to the role. Experience of working within a matrix organization is highly advantageous. Commercial experience working as part of a Senior Leadership Team. Transformation experience - working with an organization that is experiencing growth. Lead with an inclusive mindset, valuing diverse perspectives and business goals. Confidently communicate complex ideas, acting as a key influencer in driving organizational change and cultivating an inclusive culture. Exhibit agility in adjusting to evolving business needs and dynamic environments. Be proactive in adapting strategies to address shifting priorities, ensuring that HR remains a key enabler of business success and employee well-being. Take ownership of change initiatives, leading efforts to build inclusive and equitable organizational cultures. Employ creative problem-solving to address challenges and advocate for improvements that enhance the employee experience. Physical Demands Mobility: Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods (at least 50% of the time), with occasional need to stand or move around to maintain health and well-being; and occasionally lift or carry office supplies and equipment up to 10 pounds. Ability to regularly operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Vision and Hearing: Ability to use a computer and read documents at close range (within a few feet of the observer or screen). Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with colleagues and clients either in-person, phone, or video conferencing tools (i.e., Teams or Zoom). Work Environment (office): Typical office setting with moderate noise levels and standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Benefits Robust Retirement Plan: 5% employer contribution to 401K, plus an additional 3% employer match. Comprehensive and Supportive Parental Leave: 16 weeks at 100% pay, with an 80% work schedule on return for the first 6 months, while maintaining 100% pay for the first 6 months. Generous Time Off: Vacation and well-being days, 9 holidays, 15 caregiver days, and 80 hours of annual sick leave. Community Engagement Opportunities: 3 paid volunteer days each year. And Many More Benefits: Additional perks and benefits to support well-being and growth. Everyone is Included at Spirax Group We are committed to inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. Learn more at our Inclusion Commitments. Company Overview At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, we are driven by innovation and dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. We are a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and related fluid path technologies for life sciences and process industries. Watson-Marlow is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multinational industrial engineering group with expertise in steam control and management, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping, and related fluid technologies. Our purpose is to create sustainable value for stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer, and sustainable world. Our technologies support critical industrial processes across industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, serving customers in 165 countries. We foster an inclusive culture and values that guide decisions and support colleagues, communities, suppliers, our planet, and shareholders by creating an equitable work environment where everyone feels included. #J-18808-Ljbffr