Senior Human Resources Manager

About the role

An established consumer products company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to support its employees and leaders. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this person will lead a team of two and oversee key people processes, with a particular focus on HRIS, leave administration, and benefits. The role calls for someone who can advise leaders, improve how HR work gets done, and stay close to the details.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop two team members supporting leave administration, benefits, and employee experience
• Partner with leaders to strengthen culture, performance, and employee engagement
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and an advocate for employees
• Work with the broader HR team and other departments to deliver consistent service and administer HR programs
• Identify trends in workforce data and recommend practical improvements
• Oversee the administration, accuracy, security, and improvement of the HRIS
• Establish clear processes and controls for employee, organizational, compensation, and benefits data
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and IT to resolve system issues and support enhancements or implementations
• Deliver reliable reporting and analysis to support workforce planning, compensation, and organizational decisions
• Manage leave administration, identify process gaps, and ensure consistent application of leave and benefits policies
• Oversee benefits billing reconciliation and maintain accurate benefits census data
• Partner with Finance and Payroll to resolve discrepancies
• Ensure HR programs and policies are applied consistently across the organization
• Stay current on employment legislation and recommend policy or process updates
• Improve workflows while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience managing HR professionals
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems, processes, and data management
• Sound judgment when handling confidential employee information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office