Human Resources Manager Partnership Employment - 4.1 Pelham, NH Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Newsletters (communication methods) Business Administration Employee engagement Business Full Job Description The HR Manager leads the Human Resources and the responsibility for the full scope of HR across our Salem and Manchester, NH operations.

This is a hands-on role:

the HR Manager owns the department's programs and priorities, executes the day-to-day work, and serves as a trusted business partner to the Finance Director, the senior leadership team, and associates at every level. The HR Manager is accountable for building and sustaining a positive, high-performing workplace culture while maintaining progressive, compliant policies and practices. Essential Duties include, but not limited to: Function Leadership & Department Ownership Own the HR function end to end — setting annual goals and priorities aligned to business objectives and reporting progress to the Finance Director and leadership team Own the HR department budget, including headcount, training spend, recruiting costs, and vendor and broker relationships Serve as the primary HR decision-maker for day-to-day matters, escalating only what genuinely requires Finance Director or leadership involvement Build HR processes and documentation that scale with the business and reduce single-point-of-failure risk Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Own the full-cycle recruiting process across both sites, for salaried and hourly production roles Partner with department managers on workforce planning, including shift staffing and coverage requirements Maintain Applicant Tracking Systems (via Indeed & Dayforce) and continuously Employee Relations & Performance Own employee relations across the organization, including investigations, coaching sessions, corrective action, and terminations Act as an advocate for associates, balancing associate interests with business needs Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Own the compensation structure, including job descriptions, salary bands, and regular market compensation analysis Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time each week; serve as the escalation point for payroll issues Compliance & Risk Own HR compliance across all locations, including multi-state employment law obligations Monitor Federal and State laws and update Novia policies and practices accordingly Maintain the employee handbook and update policies as needed Conduct record audits and mandatory reporting, including I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, state filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews Maintain confidentiality in accordance with company policy and federal law Culture, Engagement & Communication Facilitate the annual Employee Engagement Survey; analyze results and lead actionable improvement plans that measurably improve engagement Coordinate frequent and relevant employee engagement events across both sites Design and deliver training for both managers and associates Establish and maintain diversity and inclusion initiatives Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities with associates and the local communities Act as a brand ambassador, championing company culture internally and externally Create collateral for recruiting and employee engagement, including newsletters and company updates

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience required, including experience acting as the senior HR resource for a site or business unit Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring HR staff preferred; this role is expected to build and lead a team over time Manufacturing or industrial environment experience strongly preferred, including experience supporting an hourly production workforce Credibility and presence with both the shop floor and the leadership team Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and respectfully Analytical mindset; able to use data to support recommendations to senior leaders Discretion and unwavering confidentiality

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Pelham, NH 03076 (Required)

Work Location:

In person