At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
Rite-Hite is seeking a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Manager, based out of our office in Windsor, CT, to support our distribution network, including multiple locations across the region. This role partners closely with leaders overseeing technicians, sales, and administrative teams to deliver HR solutions that strengthen engagement, build capability, and drive business results.
The HR Manager plays a key role as part of the regional leadership team—balancing day-to-day people support with long-term strategic initiatives that foster growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Partner with distribution and regional leaders to support HR strategy across multiple sites.
Provide HR guidance for diverse employee groups, including technicians, sales, and administrative staff.
Support workforce planning, recruitment, and selection for key roles; coach hiring managers on best practices.
Develop and implement onboarding, training, and development programs that build skill and engagement.
Guide managers through performance management, career development, and employee relations matters.
Promote consistent practices across sites while supporting flexibility for local needs.
Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and develop proactive people solutions.
Lead and develop an HR team member, fostering a collaborative and responsive HR function.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years supporting distribution, logistics, or manufacturing teams.
Experience working with hourly and field-based employees in multi-site operations.
2+ years of HR supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Strategic thinker with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.
Willingness to travel up to 30% across U.S. and Canadian locations; valid U.S. driver’s license and passport required.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Play a key leadership role supporting multi-site distribution operations.
Shape HR programs that impact technicians, sales, and administrative teams directly.
Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative, growth-minded environment.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
The hiring range for this position in USA-CT-Windsor is $109,900.00-$164,950.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus opportunity may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of benefits including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, disability, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, and PTO/vacation.
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What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility.
Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service.
Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive.
Careers
If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
