HR Manager — United States

Job description

At Materialise, we combine innovation, collaboration, and ownership to create a meaningful impact through 3D technology. As HR Manager for the United States, you will serve as the primary human resources partner for all employees and managers across our US organization. Operating in a complex, multi-state, and matrixed environment, this role is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR services to support the business while ensuring compliance with employment law, financial controls, and quality management requirements. This position is hybrid in Plymouth, MI, requiring 40% onsite work.

What you will do

• Act as the primary HR contact for all US employees, US managers, and managers abroad, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policies, and workplace matters
• Advise and coach the management team and line managers regarding HR-related matters, such as performance management, career development, employee engagement, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Support the hiring of production workers, and help the global recruitment team with more complex vacancies and follow-up on visa requirements
• Support business leaders and employees in a complex matrix organization, aligning global HR practices with business objectives
• Actively embody and promote the Materialise values by fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and inclusion across the workforce
• Manage the Payroll and Benefits Specialist responsible for US payroll and benefits administration; oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing
• Own, maintain, and consistently apply US HR policies and procedures; drive continuous improvement through standardization, simplification, and documentation
• Lead the annual benefits review, including vendor management, plan evaluation, and employee communications
• Serve as the owner of the US payroll system (ADP) and ensure accurate application and integration of the global HRIS system (Workday) for US employees
• Collaborate with global HR colleagues on global programs and projects, supporting consistent implementation while addressing US regulatory and business needs
• Ensure compliant and consistent HR operations across a multi-state US environment, including employment law, payroll, and quality requirements
• Partner with finance, quality, and audit stakeholders to support internal controls, governance standards, and audit readiness related to HR and payroll

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• SHRM CP, SHRM SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including responsibility for US multi-state HR operations
• Strong knowledge of US employment law, payroll, benefits, and compliance requirements
• Experience working in a matrixed, global, and/or regulated or quality-controlled environment
• Experience managing or administering US payroll processing using systems such as ADP in a multi-state environment required
• Proven experience managing and developing HR or administrative team members
• Experience with ADP and Workday preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• High attention to detail with a strong compliance and control mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach

What we offer

Location and type of contract
- Plymouth, US
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level

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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.