Senior HR Manager - Tonawanda, NY #1510

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the HVAC industry with roots dating back nearly 100 years and a global presence with over 1200 employees, is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to provide both strategic and tactical leadership for its operations.

 Location: Tonawanda NY.

This position is a key stakeholder in developing and executing the people and culture policies and practices for all US based employees. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources and with the support of an existing team of HR Business Partners and Coordinators the successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of projects globally in addition to the duties for the US employees.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive experience, with the bulk of that time in manufacturing organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding – drive full-cycle recruitment activity for professional, technical, administrative, and production staff.
• Benefits & Administration – manage and administer the group insurance and 401k plans, including negotiating renewals and compliance reporting.
• HR Program Execution – support the rollout of programs and processes such as performance management, recognition, rewards, and training to improve engagement and productivity.
• Employee Relations – provide advice and resolution recommendations to ensure world class employee support and guidance on day-to-day employee relations matters as well as organizing company social engagement events.
• Health, Safety and Environment – participate and provide ideas to the “Green Team” and Joint Health and Safety and Wellness committees.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent HR experience
• At least 5 years of HR experience working with engineering, manufacturing, and distribution employees in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR principles, practices, and regulations (PHR/SPHR highly preferred).
• Creative problem solving and conflict management skills within a variety of different organization structures.
• Team-oriented leadership skills and ability to present complex topics to a wide range of audiences in ways that will connect and be impactful.
• Ability to work autonomously with an authentic communication style.

Benefits

• Salary $125 000
• Permanent Position
• Paid Time Off
• Discretionary Bonus

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