Location: Danbury, CT (Hybrid - at least 50% in office)
Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm
Pay Range: $75,000-$85,000 (depending on experience)
A well-established, family-run manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support HR operations across a multi-shift environment. This is a highly visible role supporting employees, supervisors, and leadership through payroll administration, benefits management, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR processes. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, and confident managing HR in a manufacturing culture with a diverse workforce.
This role requires someone comfortable owning HR processes independently, including weekly payroll, reporting, and supporting employee inquiries across departments.
Key Responsibilities-
Oversee and process weekly payroll for multi-shift manufacturing employees
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Manage benefits administration , including enrollments, changes, and inquiries
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Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations , providing guidance to supervisors and staff
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Ensure HR compliance , maintaining accurate documentation, policies, and reporting
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Support HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and recordkeeping
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Participate in and help run the internal fairness committee
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Communicate effectively with a diverse employee population, including Spanish-speaking employees
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Partner closely with leadership to support HR operations and contribute to a positive work environment
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Travel quarterly (approximately half a week each quarter, all expenses covered) to collaborate with a partner HR team xrczosw in St. Louis
Must-Haves:
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5+ years of HR experience
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Experience in payroll and benefits administration
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Solid Excel skills and comfort with HR systems
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Strong organizational and communication abilities
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Ability to travel quarterly
Nice-to-Haves:
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Spanish language skills
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Experience overseeing or helping develop HR processes and policies
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Previous experience supporting multiple shifts or hourly labor workforces