Senior Human Resources Manager Job Burlington area,Wisconsin USA,HR/Recruitment

At Lavelle we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays.
Did we mention our aim is to "Stay in business forever and have fun!"

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Our Team! Lavelle Industries Inc. is searching for a Sr. Human Resources Manager to be on-site full-time at our Burlington, WI facility, with multi-facility oversight. The Sr. Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions across multiple locations. This position serves as a strategic business partner to leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, compliance, and workforce planning.

The Sr. HR Manager will foster a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with federal and Wisconsin employment laws, and support the organization's operational goals through effective talent management and employee engagement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage a high-functioning team with expertise in payroll, recruiting & benefits
Identify and lead HR strategy development and continuous improvement projects.
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
Manage compensation and benefits programs, including wage analysis and market benchmarking.
Oversee payroll administration
Partner with benefit brokers and vendors to develop competitive offerings
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Oversee full-cycle recruiting for all employee classifications
Develop recruiting strategies to attract & retain employees
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on workforce planning

Employee Relations & Development

Promote a positive and productive work environment. Role model for team collaboration.
Provide coaching & guidance to managers and employees
Administer employee training & professional development programs.

HR Administration & Metrics

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Oversee maintenance of accurate HR records and reporting
Analyze HR metrics and recommend improvement projects.
Partner with operations leadership to support workplace safety initiatives and manage workers’ compensation claims

Characteristics of a successful leader in this role:

Supportive, empathetic, and collaborative.
Continuous improvement champion with strong analysis skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or related field
7-10 years of overall HR experience; 3-5 years of HR leadership or management experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Proficiency with HRIS systems (preferably Paylocity) and Microsoft applications
Strong understanding of HR best practices, compliance requirements and employment law
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Logistics:

Onsite position based at Burlington, WI headquarters
Ability to travel to Whitewater, WI, facility 1x/week or as needed