Human Resources Manager

The Role

We are looking for a Human Resources Manager who will operate as the HR leader for the Business Unit, partnering directly with the BU President to deliver business results through people.

What You’ll Own

• Workforce strategy aligned to business goals, production needs, and growth plans
• Talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning for critical roles
• Leadership coaching, performance management, and team effectiveness
• Employee relations; addressing issues directly, fairly, and consistently
• Labor cost, workforce productivity, and staffing efficiency
• Execution of enterprise HR policies, compliance, and data integrity

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the BU President and leadership team to align people strategy with business performance
• Build and execute workforce plans that balance headcount, capability, and cost
• Coach leaders to drive accountability, address issues early, and lead effectively
• Lead hiring efforts to ensure quality, speed, and long-term fit
• Use data (turnover, labor cost, engagement, productivity) to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and Robroy policies while applying practical business judgment
• Identify and escalate people-related risks before they impact the business

What Success Looks Like

• The business performs better because of your leadership
• Strong retention of top talent and improved new hire success
• Leaders are more effective, direct, and accountable
• Workforce is aligned, productive, and right-sized
• Employee issues are addressed early; not escalated late
• HR is trusted as a business partner, not viewed as administrative

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence business decisions
• Strong judgment in balancing employee advocacy with business needs
• Experience in employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership development
• Ability to use data to drive decisions and tell a clear business story
• Comfortable operating with autonomy, accountability, and high expectations

How You Lead

• You speak straight and address issues head-on
• You operate with ownership, not task orientation
• You balance business needs with doing what’s right
• You build trust through consistency, clarity, and follow-through
• You are comfortable making decisions and standing behind them

Why This Role Matters

This is not a traditional HR role. This is a business leadership role through the lens of Human Resources. If you’re looking to influence outcomes, strengthen leadership, and directly impact business performance, this is the role.