Senior Human Resource Manager

Senior Human Resources Manager at Brook & Whittle Ltd. Lead end-to-end HR execution across multiple manufacturing locations in different states, supporting approximately 550+ employees. Reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and serves as the primary HR partner to plant leadership.

• Own and execute HR strategy across assigned plants, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and cultural expectations.
• Act as a hands‑on HR advisor to plant managers and site leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, employee development, and change initiatives.
• Maintain a regular on‑site presence at each location, including time on the plant floor, to proactively identify issues, build trust, and support leaders and employees.
• Directly manage and develop site‑based HR staff, setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and ensuring consistent HR execution across locations.
• Standardize HR workflows and best practices across sites to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
• Lead and oversee employee relations activities, including investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly, partnering with leadership to address performance and conduct issues promptly.
• Manage leaves of absence, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation cases, ensuring timely documentation and compliance.
• Ensure all sites comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as corporate HR and safety policies.
• Oversee hourly and salaried recruiting efforts across sites, ensuring staffing levels support production and operational demands.
• Partner with operations to forecast labor needs, manage headcount plans, and address turnover risks.
• Implement standardized onboarding, cross‑training, and succession planning processes to improve retention and bench strength.
• Identify skill gaps across locations and implement targeted training and development programs.
• Lead leadership development initiatives to strengthen frontline supervisors and plant leadership capability.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, communication plans, and culture‑building programs across all locations.
• Ensure completion and tracking of safety, compliance, and job‑specific training requirements.
• Ensure accurate and consistent administration of benefits, attendance, timekeeping, and HRIS data across all sites.
• Review compensation data and market trends, supporting equitable and competitive pay practices.
• Use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Safety/EHS teams to support safety initiatives, reinforce accountability, and promote a strong safety culture at all sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required;
  Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years supporting manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple sites or complex operations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate effectively on the plant floor while influencing senior leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and manufacturing workforce requirements.
• Ability to balance frequent on‑site engagement with effective remote support.
• Data‑driven mindset with strong HRIS and reporting capabilities.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

• 10 paid holidays
• 3 weeks vacation
• Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

• Medical*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto‑enroll at 3%**
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
• * Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of…