About Alinabal Alinabal is a precision manufacturing company serving the aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial markets. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead all HR operations at our Milford, Connecticut facility. This position will serve as the primary HR leader for the site, overseeing employee relations, payroll, compliance, HR administration, and the local HR team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Manager will work closely with facility leadership to support workforce needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement company-wide HR policies and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Leadership: Manage daily HR operations for the Milford facility, including supervision, development, and performance management of site HR staff.
- Employee Relations: Serve as the primary HR partner to facility leadership, managing workplace investigations, employee grievances, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Payroll Administration: Manage payroll processing for the Milford facility through ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate and timely payroll, timekeeping, wage and hour compliance, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Talent Acquisition & HR Administration: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee records, HRIS administration, and workforce planning.
- Benefits & Leave Administration: Oversee employee benefits, enrollment, FMLA, Connecticut Paid Leave, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation coordination, and related HR processes.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and coordinate required reporting, including EEO-1, ACA, applicable Form 5500 filings, and other regulatory requirements.
- ISO 9001 & AS9100 Compliance: Manage HR-related audit requirements, including employee training and competency records, compliance documentation, audit preparation, and corrective actions.
- HR Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and analyze workforce metrics, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, staffing, labor costs, and other HR performance indicators.
- Employee Development & Engagement: Partner with facility leadership on performance evaluations, succession planning, training, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
- Operational Improvement: Maintain effective HR processes, ensure compliance with company policies, monitor deadlines, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience, including at least two years in a management or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing HR operations and supervising HR staff.
- Strong knowledge of federal and Connecticut employment laws, employee relations, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience managing payroll processing, benefits administration, employee leaves, and HRIS systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and performance management.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability for results.
Preferred Qualifications
- HR management experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 audit requirements and HR regulatory reporting.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Compensation & Benefits Annual Salary: $95,000–$115,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Alinabal offers medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick time, company-observed holidays, and company-sponsored life and disability insurance, subject to plan eligibility.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations 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, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
