Senior HR Manager

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

Location: Norther Georgia, Chattanooga, TN

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Job Summary:

Tarkett Sports is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to support our functional department leaders and their teams. This role will play a critical part in shaping and evolving our HR strategy and the delivery of HR value creation while leading several key projects across these functions. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented strategic HR leader with a strong background in sales workforce management, employee engagement, employee experience, and compliance. Team leadership experience and project management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- HR Leadership & Strategy:

- Partner with Sales and Supply Chain leadership to develop and implement HR strategies and HR value creation that align with business goals and drive growth.

- Lead the continued development of HR strategies to support talent management, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.

- Serve as the HR lead on several key projects, including talent development initiatives, employee engagement programs, and workforce optimization efforts.

- Sales Workforce HR Management:

- Support the HR needs of the Indoor Sales Team workforce, with a focus on employee engagement, retention, and talent development.

- Collaborate with sales leadership to develop and manage performance management and incentive programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

- Compliance & Federal Contractor Requirements:

- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, particularly those related to federal contractors (e.g., OFCCP, affirmative action plans).

- Oversee compliance audits and ensure accurate reporting on all HR-related regulatory requirements.

- Team Management:

- Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

- Provide development opportunities to the HR team, helping them grow and succeed in their roles.

- Employee Relations & Communication:

- Act as a trusted advisor to management, proactively preventing and resolving employee relations issues by providing sound guidance to leaders and fostering a positive, transparent work environment.

- Implement initiatives to enhance communication and engagement between employees, management, and HR across Sales and Supply Chain functions.

- HR Program Development & Project Management:

- Lead several HR projects on time and with high quality, including developing compensation plans, training programs, and diversity initiatives tailored to Sales and Supply Chain needs.

- Work closely with leadership to design and implement HR programs that enhance talent development, workforce planning, and succession strategies.

Qualifications:

- Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HR leadership role.

- Experience managing HR for sales with a strong understanding of talent management and employee engagement in these areas. Prefer experience supporting supply chain function.

- Experience strongly preferred working with federal contractor compliance and HR regulations (e.g., OFCCP, affirmative action plans).

- Proven experience and a demonstrated track record of success leading HR projects and managing HR teams.

- Skills & Competencies:

- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and navigate cross-functional relationships.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities while driving results.

- Expertise in talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning, particularly within sales and supply chain teams.

- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a focus on creating solutions that align with business objectives.

Occasional travel required. Hybrid office environment and must be able to work from our Calhoun, GA work location a minimum of 1 day weekly + attend client facing and HR meetings in person, as required

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.