Senior Human Resources Manager

We're excited to support a company recognized for its collaborative, people-first culture, long-standing stability, and commitment to continuous improvement in the industrial manufacturing and distribution space in their search for a Senior HR Manager to join their onsite team in Germantown, Wisconsin. (Hybrid 3/2)

About the Role

As the Senior HR Manager, you'll play a critical role in driving operational excellence across the Human Resources function. Reporting to the HR leadership team, you'll lead a team of HR Generalists while creating consistency across policies, processes, compliance, and employee relations practices throughout the organization. This is an opportunity to build scalable HR infrastructure, influence enterprise-wide HR operations, and help shape a best-in-class employee experience. This is a chance to bring your expertise to an organization that values collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on both the HR function and the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Generalists while driving accountability and operational excellence.
• Standardize HR policies, procedures, and processes across multiple business units to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent execution of HR programs and compliance initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify and enhance HR processes, workflows, documentation, and governance.
• Lead compliance-related HR activities, including policy administration, regulatory compliance, audits, and employment law initiatives.
• Establish operational discipline by balancing workloads, setting priorities, monitoring team performance, and improving service delivery across the HR organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 5+ years leading HR professionals.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, investigations, employment law, HR compliance, and policy administration.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement, standardization, and operational excellence within multi-site organizations.
• Proven ability to coach and develop HR teams while influencing leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or distribution industry experience is highly preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a collaborative, values-driven environment where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions while continuing to grow professionally. As a family-owned organization with decades of sustained growth, they invest heavily in their people, encourage continuous learning, recognize employee contributions, and foster a culture built on integrity, respect, teamwork, and innovation. Employees also have opportunities to participate in community involvement initiatives and company-sponsored events that strengthen relationships across the organization.

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus opportunity ($130K - $175K and 20% bonus).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off program with holidays and work-life balance initiatives.
• Wellness programs, Employee Assistance Program, and financial wellness resources.
• Company-sponsored social events, employee recognition programs, and community involvement opportunities with charitable matching.

About the Company

The opportunity to join a financially stable, family-owned organization that continues to invest in its people, technology, and long-term growth while serving innovative industries including medical devices, aerospace, electronics, and electric vehicles.