Sr Human Resources Manager

S&S Activewear

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the "critical link" that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company's humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

The Sr HR Manager/Sr. HR Business Partner is responsible for providing HR leadership and guidance by working in partnership with business leaders at sites / branches or within functions. This position, under guidance from senior HR leaders, is responsible for the successful implementation of strategic HR initiatives in Talent Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management and Compensation and Benefits.

Additional Human Resource duties such as retention strategies, legal compliance, payroll, communication, orientation and training as well as some administrative functions. In some locations, additional duties outside of the Human Resource role may be required.

Schedule & Compensation:
Monday-Friday (standard business hours), Full-Time
- Exempt

$95,000.00 - $ annually (based on experience)

• Partners with the business leaders to provide guidance including coaching, counseling, career development, and support the business initiatives that align with the Human Resource strategy.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and strategic direction to Regional HRGs and HR Coordinators fostering a collaborative, high-performing HR team
• Acts as a change agent, working in partnership with business leaders to drive the transformation agenda- developing transition / change plans, leading communication, and engagement activities, ensuring managers are equipped to handle all people matters.
• Identify gaps in HR team capacity and capabilities; recommend and support staffing and structural solutions to meet organizational growth demands
• Responsible for partnering with internal departments such as Recruiting, Talent Enablement, Total Rewards and more.
• Implements, interprets, and administers employee and labor relations programs, projects, tasks, or initiatives that align with company goals and objectives. Responsibilities include employment, employee relations, labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, benefits, recognition, training and planning of staffing requirements and workforce communications.
• Must be visible and accessible to all distribution center employees, to include routine walks on the production floor to help champion a positive inclusive and engaged workplace.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs to include responsibility for the Employee Engagement Budget and planning.
• Facilitates and/or provides training and development (including orientation) to management and the workforce.
• Effectively administers existing programs in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides Employee Relations expertise and shapes the local ER strategy for their area ensuring all policies and procedures are legally…