HR Manager

Position information Position Title: Human Resources Manager Business Unit: MAAG Group Americas Reports To: Human Resource Director Position Location: Kent, Ohio FLSA Class: Exempt Position Type: Full-time **Leadership responsibility:**Yes **Budget responsibility:**No Main position objectives The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all aspects of human resource management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, functional areas such as employee relations, recruitment and selection, training, performance management, FMLA, ADA, EEO, skills matrix tracking, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, HRIS management, workers' compensation, record keeping, and policy implementation. The ideal candidate will actively engage as a business partner with the production, sales, and support teams daily, focusing on positive employee relations as a foundational expectation for success in this role. Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies - Understands and executes the organization's human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and organizational planning. - Executes the full life cycle of HR processes, including onboarding, processing personnel changes, administering performance improvement plans, and managing off-boarding procedures in accordance with MAAG and Dover guidelines. - Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended best practices; routinely reviews internal policies and practices to maintain compliance. - Serves as a champion for various corporate programs by executing implementation and change management strategies. - Manages positive employee relations and implements engagement programs for assigned areas of responsibility. - Partners collectively with site leadership to improve overall employee satisfaction and retention. - Guides employee relations collaboratively by addressing concerns timely and effectively. - Provides support and guidance to management and staff when complex, specialized, or sensitive questions and issues arise. - Administers the MAAG Americas Skills Matrix program in partnership with Operations, tracking competencies to drive accountability, cross-training, and compensation alignment for the hourly workforce. - Ensures system accuracy within MAAG's organizational structure by updating job requirements, descriptions, codes, and compensation details for all positions. - Builds relationships with local agencies, trade schools, and government organizations to source talent for current and future openings. - Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives in collaboration with the MAAG Americas HR Team to align with the needs of the supported job site. - Implements performance management and individual development planning to ensure continuous employee improvement and career growth programs align with business needs. - Participates in weekly and monthly meetings to ensure frequent, effective communication across all supported teams. - Provides monthly HR reports and updates for the finance department and leadership. - Serves as the local organizer for employee appreciation events, while managing supplies and inventory for recruiting and daily site use. The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive mann