Human Resources Manager

Overview

Address: 674 Industrial Park Drive, Claxton, Georgia 30417

Why Valmont:
We’re Here to Move the World Forward. We’re a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world by advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to improve lives. Join a Fortune 1000 company that values effort and opportunity.

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This functional manager position will report directly to the HR Strategic People Partner. The incumbent will build, develop and foster effective relationships with leaders, managers and employees to influence and execute HR initiatives and will partner and collaborate with leaders in areas of employee relations, performance/check-in process management, recruiting, retention initiatives, policy implementation and adherence, change management, talent development and training, and employment law compliance including workers’ compensation claims review.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner by delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality employee relations support and guidance.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business by engaging with departmental leaders, site operations, and applicable employment/labor regulations.
• Partner with leaders to clarify role responsibilities, define performance expectations, and identify standards of exceptional performance.
• Drive a positive workplace culture by promoting engagement, inclusion, accountability, and open communication across the site.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and morale, including wellness programs, recognition efforts, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support leadership in setting expectations that foster employee growth, career development, and organizational bench strength.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, local, and country employment laws and regulations.
• Lead and participate in HR initiatives and projects; assess site-specific needs and collaborate with HR leadership to implement effective solutions.
• Oversee recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding activities to ensure a positive candidate and new-hire experience.
• Build and maintain community partnerships to develop diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Manage HR programs including benefits open enrollment, wellness clinics, performance management, pay practices, training initiatives, and employee check-in processes.
• Provide tools, training, and guidance to leaders and employees to ensure effective use of HR systems, processes, and services.
• Align short- and long-term human capital planning with business strategy, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with the Compensation Center of Excellence (CoE) on market pricing, job evaluations, and competitive pay and benefits analysis.
• Champion organizational change by guiding leaders and employees through transitions with clarity, empathy, and consistency.
• Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, progress reviews, and compensation decisions aligned with performance, market data, and internal equity.
• Develop, analyze, and report HR metrics to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and best practices; prepare and deliver professional data-driven presentations.
• Stay current on HR trends and best practices through benchmarking, networking, and industry research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years human resources experience or Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; or 10+ years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with hands-on experience addressing compliance issues and non-conformities.
• Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), with the ability to manage, analyze, and maintain accurate employee data.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and perform work as needed—even when outside the traditional HR functional scope.
• Excellent customer service mindset with strong professional communication and…