Human Resources (HR) Manager
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a broad range of people operations in the CHARLTON , Massachusetts area. This role serves as a trusted partner to leadership and employees, guiding talent strategy, compensation, compliance, employee relations, and development initiatives that support a strong workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings hands-on HR leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to build scalable programs that support continued organizational growth.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the day-to-day human resources function, ensuring employees and managers receive strong support across the full employment lifecycle.
• Direct recruiting efforts by anticipating staffing needs, managing candidate selection, and coordinating hiring activities for positions at multiple levels within the organization.
• Oversee employee benefit programs, including vendor coordination, plan administration, enrollment support, and ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Manage biweekly payroll administration for the assigned employee population while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance.
• Develop and strengthen performance management practices by coaching leaders on reviews, feedback, corrective action, and employee communication.
• Handle employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, policy concerns, disciplinary issues, and recommendations for legally compliant resolution.
• Create, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures to align with federal and state employment requirements and organizational standards.
• Guide compensation programs by reviewing wage competitiveness, incentive opportunities, and salary administration practices that support retention and growth.
• Identify training and development priorities, coordinate learning opportunities, and support succession planning and broader organizational development efforts.
• Monitor workers’ compensation activity, contribute to HR budget planning, report on departmental progress to leadership, and promote engagement with the company’s quality management standards.
**For immediate consideration please call me directly 508-205-2127 **
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience; 6+ years in an HR leadership capacity is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, performance management, and policy development.
• Experience administering biweekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 75 to 80 employees.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compliance reporting, workplace investigations, and sound HR documentation practices.
• Ability to support organizational growth by building hiring plans, scaling HR processes, and helping develop future HR team capability.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems such as ADP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication, sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and strong planning and organizational skills.
• Manufacturing or closely related industry experience is preferred, particularly in environments involving safety, policy enforcement, and operational workforce support.
**For immediate consideration please call me directly 508-205-2127 **
Compensation
$100,000.00-$120,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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