The Human Resources Manager plays a key strategic and hands-on role in developing and implementing people-focused initiatives that support our organizational goals. This position partners proactively with respective business leaders to understand evolving business needs and translate them into actionable HR strategies that strengthen our culture, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational performance.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with overall organizational goals.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and policy adherence.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal resources as needed/required. Management of site UI, WC, EEO, etc.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, training recommendations and disciplinary actions).
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase employee engagement and retention.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Leads recruitment efforts and develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
Payroll management; work with managers to ensure timecard accuracy and consistency. Reviewing final ledger for accuracy before payments are released.
May include support and interpretation of employee benefit programs, company vehicles, training development, etc.
Ensure site is maintaining employee records, data and reporting with the highest degree of confidentiality and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Coordinate/develop training plans as needed. Manage annual review process and assist in performance management including both compensation/incentives and warnings/discipline process.
Other tasks and projects as necessary or assigned
Education and Experience:
• 4-year degree in a Business, Human Resources, Communications or related field
• Minimum of 7 years in HR management related discipline, with demonstrated career progression
• Minimum 2 years experience in multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Minimum 2 years experience with unionized labor force
• Ability to travel up to 10%
Competencies:
• Knowledge of HR principles and best practices
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations
• Polished interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to productively and amicably confront conflict
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in an environment of constant interruptions
• Ability to gain the trust, respect and confidence of employees and managers
• Ability to coordinate, train and lead
• Experience maintaining strict confidence regarding sensitive, protected and/or confidential information
• Advanced change management skills
• Positive attitude
• Acute attention to detail
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office
Application:
Last Application Date 11/1/2026
The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.
Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Four-year degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience in human resources management or a related discipline, with demonstrated career progression
- At least 2 years of experience in multi-shift manufacturing operations
- At least 2 years of experience with a unionized labor force
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Knowledge of HR principles, best practices, and federal and state employment laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive and protected information
- Must be a U.S. person under ITAR requirements, including a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee
What We Do
We are one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components. We collaborate closely with customers to develop unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Utilizing our dedicated product design, material development and testing capabilities, we are a one-stop-shop providing the best in elastomer, silicone, thermoplastic, PTFE and composite technologies for applications in: • Aerospace • Agriculture & Forestry • Automotive • Chemical Processing • Construction & Mining • Fluid Power • Food & Beverage • Healthcare & Medical • Manufacturing & Machine Tools • Marine • Potable Water & Sanitary • Renewable Energy & Power Generation • Semiconductor With over 70 years of experience, we serve as long-term business partners to help our customers bring products to market faster. Through strategically positioned material and product laboratories, specializing in design and applications, our engineers support customers with design, prototyping, production, testing, installation and quality assurance using state-of-the-art tools. Our ServicePLUS portfolio of value-added services is designed to help customers optimize their business across the entire value chain. We bring leading edge technology and an in-depth, experience-based understanding of applications to customers through a global, but local approach. An international network of over 100 facilities worldwide includes over 40 manufacturing sites, more than 60 Customer Solution Centers and 10 R&D centers. Developing and formulating materials in-house, our material database includes over 2,000 proprietary compounds. We fulfill challenging service requirements, supplying standard parts in volume or a single custom-manufactured component, through our integrated logistical support, which effectively delivers over 40,000 sealing products to customers worldwide.
