Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager – United States

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, Tennessee is hiring a Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee all HR functions across the United States operations. This role partners with senior leaders using data-driven approaches to align HR strategy with business objectives.

• Business Leadership
  • Develop HR initiatives that support Perma-Pipe’s business strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for employee experience improvement and execute associated strategies.
  • Leverage people analytics to provide data‑driven insights that improve performance and employee experience.
  • Lead change management within supported business units.
  • Provide strategic leadership to build capability while modeling Perma-Pipe core values.
• Talent Management
  • Oversee the talent management program for US operations.
  • Coordinate annual reviews, performance plans, talent development, succession planning, and position descriptions with the Corporate HR team.
• Employee Relations
  • Champion employee engagement initiatives and resolve employee relations issues.
  • Develop strategies to improve turnover within business units.
  • Proactively manage union relations, including contract bargaining, grievance resolution, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Talent Acquisition
  • Lead recruitment strategy with Talent Acquisition partners to attract high-performing talent.
  • Partner with hiring managers throughout all phases of recruiting, including job description development and interview selection.
  • Conduct orientations, benefit enrollment, and exit interviews.
  • Leverage technology to improve recruitment processes.
• Compensation & Benefits
  • Lead compensation, insurance, and benefit programs across the business unit.
  • Advise staff on benefit eligibility.
  • Ensure compliance with union benefit payment and reporting requirements.
• Health & Safety
  • Collaborate with safety management to maintain a healthy workplace.
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings and initiatives.
  • Oversee training on health and safety issues and support safety programs.
• Compliance/Record Management/HRIS
  • Ensure compliance with all labor laws across jurisdictions.
  • Communicate new policies and provide training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Required Experience
  • Five+ years of Human Resources Generalist/Management experience.
  • Significant experience resolving complex employee and labor relations issues.
  • Strong computer skills; familiarity with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred).
  • Two+ years in a union manufacturing facility.
  • Two+ years supporting sales and/or corporate employees.
• Skills
  • Strong leadership and influence skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Ability to build effective partnerships across senior leaders and frontline employees in both plant and corporate environments.
  • Results‑oriented with a track record of achieving goals under pressure.
  • Strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive major initiatives forward.
  • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and dependability.
  • Ability to handle high‑pressure situations and deadlines.

25% depending on business requirements.

PERMA-PIPE International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) is a global leader in engineered piping solutions. PERMA-PIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), providing fair employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.