Human Resource Manager

About the role

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic HR partner supporting assigned business units and works closely with leaders to develop and execute people strategies that strengthen business performance, operational effectiveness, compliance, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Serve as a primary HR business partner to leaders, managers, and employees across assigned business areas.
• Align HR priorities with business objectives to support operational performance and workforce needs.
• Provide strategic guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee relations, and policy interpretation.
• Participate in business reviews, operational meetings, and leadership discussions to provide HR insight and recommendations.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
• Leadership Coaching & Employee Relations
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching conversations, corrective actions, investigations, and policy application.
• Lead or support complex employee relations investigations while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Partner with leaders to resolve workplace issues and promote positive employee relations.
• Build manager capability through ongoing coaching and guidance on effective leadership practices.
• Performance & Workforce Support
• Partner with leaders to address workforce challenges and support business objectives through effective people practices.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring efforts, onboarding, and workforce planning for hourly and salaried positions.
• Identify training and development needs and collaborate with HR leadership to recommend practical solutions.
• Support organizational changes and workforce transitions while ensuring positive employee experience.
• HR Operations & Compliance
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices across all supported locations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS, to deliver effective HR services.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives, and documentation requirements.
• Drive consistency in HR processes, documentation, and reporting across the business.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of at least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing HR professionals.
• Experience supporting multi-site, operational, or field-based business environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Demonstrated success partnering with operational leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and operate effectively in gray areas.

Physical Requirements

• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Use of audio-visual equipment is required.
• Job may require presence on-site at the assigned work location.

Why should you work for Crane?

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates