HR Manager

HR Manager

Department: HR

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Stoneham, MA

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Position Overview The Human Resources Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment and selection, benefit administration, employee relations, performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and practices.

• Partner with the leadership team to execute the company’s human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors and company leadership to resolve employee relations issues
• Provide support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as managing the FMLA process, providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Serve as a liaison between the company, brokers, and external benefit vendors, which may include healthcare, disability, and retirement plan providers; execute annual benefit open enrollment, communicate enrollment changes to insurance companies and to accounting for employee payroll deductions
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for all new employees
• Develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and selection of qualified applicants; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for open positions
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the company attracts and retains top talent
• Coordinate the employee separation process
• Manage the performance review process, including rewriting job descriptions as needed
• Develop support staff learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance; advise company management on potential impact and needed actions
• Demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel information
• Participates as a member of the Safety Committee and leads Return-to-Work initiatives.
• Perform other related special projects and duties, as assigned

• Knowledge of EEO, ADA, and related employment laws and guidelines, and human resource management concepts
• Knowledge of modern management principles and best practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage, gain buy-in, and guide change through significant challenges while achieving company goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction; follow up on own initiative
• Ability to quickly learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge; seek out avenues to enhance technical skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize workflow, and use time efficiently
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing work environment and to pivot quickly, responding with flexibility to changing priorities and work demands
• Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
• Possess strong customer service orientation; proven ability to work and communicate with all levels of internal and external clients
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills as well as prioritization and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence others.
• Ability to handle responsibilities independently, while exercising good judgment in problem solving.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.