Manager, Human Resources

Brady Corporation is seeking an agile, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for our high-performing Commercial and Operations team across the United States and Canada for our Industrial business.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, you will serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner spanning both commercial (sales, marketing, customer operations) and operations/manufacturing teams at multiple sites. Operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment you will balance organizational strategy with day-to-day tactical execution, serving as a key driver of change management, talent optimization, and operational excellence with your team.

Strategic Business Partnering & Change Leadership

• Partner with commercial sales leaders and plant/operations managers to align human capital strategies with overarching business unit revenue and production goals.
• Champion and guide human resource initiatives, supporting teams through operational modernizations, continuous improvement programs, and commercial transformations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of HR and operational leadership, identifying workforce risks, productivity trends, and retention opportunities.

Talent Optimization & Leadership Development

• Lead annual talent calibration, organizational design, succession planning, and headcount forecasting across commercial sales territories and production facilities.
• Coach leaders at all tiers - from plant supervisors to commercial directors - on leadership capability, performance management, and team engagement.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to direct strategic recruitment for specialized commercial roles, technical manufacturing functions, and plant leadership.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development to design and deliver targeted training programs, structured onboarding, and continuous professional development paths.

Cross-Boarder Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as an advocate for both the organization and employees, resolving complex employee relations matters with fair, consistent, and proactive resolution methods.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance across US federal/state and Canadian federal/provincial employment laws (including FMLA/CFRA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ESA, and applicable human rights codes).
• Manage workers' compensation claims, documentation, medical coordination, and return-to-work programs across plant environments and field-based teams.
• Administer compensation, incentive plans, annual merit reviews, and third-party leave management, ensuring market competitiveness and equitable practices across borders.