Director of HR Operations

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This is a 100% on-site role in Windsor, CT
. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate.
Relocation assistance of approximately $10,000 is available to support eligible relocation expenses.

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

We are seeking a hands‑on HR operations leader who thrives in execution, process improvement, and developing teams. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives while leading the day‑to‑day operations of the HR function.

This position is fully onsite in our corporate office, located in Windsor, CT

• Partner with the HRVP and senior leadership to design and execute staffing, recruiting, compensation, and retention strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Provides broad oversight of the Employee Relations Team, including recruiting, disciplinary actions, employee issues, and inquiries. Serves as a strategic advisor to the HR Manager on complex employee relations and staffing matters, including occasional leave of absence and benefits situations

• Provides broad oversite to key annual processes, including performance review cycles and all EEO/AAP reporting requirements.

• Provides hands‑on guidance and support to senior leaders when navigating difficult or sensitive employee relations matters.

• Identifies organizational staffing and recruiting needs; develops and implements best practice hiring and talent acquisition strategies.

• Provides hands‑on leadership for the organization’s HRIS platforms, including creating, preparing, analyzing, and reporting on HR data to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

• Serves as a primary HR representative by delivering key organizational communications, including open enrollment updates, wellness initiatives, merit cycle information, and employee engagement announcements.

• Participates in quarterly Talent Reviews and partners with the learning & development business partner and HR team to ensure timely completion of follow‑up actions and development plans.

• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and updates policies and practices as needed to maintain ongoing compliance and alignment with best practices.

• Plans and guides the professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

• At least five (5) years of management experience (i.e. directly managing a small team) in the Human Resources
  field required.

• This is a full-time on‑site position (must be willing to work 8am-5pm in the office, Mon-Friday).

• Must possess strong to advanced competence in the following functional areas of HR; HRIS; ER;
  Compensation; and Recruiting.

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events and perks

• Employee Assistance Program