Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager Organization: Confidential (an MRA member) Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $110-$120k base salary + comprehensive benefits package. Bonus eligible. Location: Waukesha, WI Schedule: Mon-Fri dayshift hours

The Opportunity We're seeking a hands-on HR leader to lead and scale the Human Resources function for a growing multi-site manufacturing organization. As a member of the leadership team, you'll drive talent acquisition, employee development, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR strategy while helping position the organization for continued growth.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build scalable HR programs, and expand the HR function, including hiring an HR Generalist.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and employee engagement
• Develop workforce planning and recruiting strategies to support projected organizational growth
• Create and enhance training, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning programs
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy
• Oversee compensation programs, annual benefits enrollment, and HRIS optimization
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes, and systems that support business objectives and a strong employee experience
• Partner with leadership to foster a high-performing, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Human Resources or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred
• 3+ years of HR leadership experience with direct reports
• Manufacturing HR experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and talent development
• Experience building, scaling, or improving HR processes and programs in a growing organization
• Experience supporting organizations of 200+ employees or helping organizations scale toward that size preferred
• Experience with federal contractor compliance is a plus
• Ability to work onsite in Waukesha and support a multi-shift operation

Ideal Candidate You are a people-first HR leader who balances strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. You move quickly on employee issues, build credibility with leaders and employees alike, and have a proven track record of attracting talent, developing people, and creating HR programs that support growth. We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.