Area Human Resources Manager

Airgas; Independence (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to lead initiatives in talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. This role involves partnering with regional leaders to ensure effective HR practices across multiple sites, fostering a positive work environment, and implementing HR strategies that align with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of HR principles, and the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues. Join a company that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits to support its workforce.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience in production or retail environments.
• Knowledge of employment laws and effective investigations.
• HR certification preferred (e.g., PHR, SPHR).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership on talent acquisition and HR strategies.
• Lead onboarding processes and employee relations initiatives.
• Administer salary actions and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

HR Principles

Employee Relations

HRIS Knowledge

Labor Relations

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Applications

Job description

Location:

Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Cust. installations

Carnegie, PA - Filling industrial

Columbus, OH - Retail shop

Export, PA - Filling industrial

Oakwood Village, OH - Filling industrial

Pittsburgh, PA - Roswell Dr - Filling industrial

Youngstown, OH - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Locations: Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh areas
• 25% travel locally/regionally on a weekly basis, covering OH and W PA
• Based at an Airgas facility, hybrid flexibility.

The HR Manager is responsible for partnering with regional leadership teams and providing Human Resource leadership and execution in talent acquisition, compensation, benefits administration, positive employee relations, labor relations, training, talent management, organizational development, HR Compliance and special projects. The HR Manager is responsible for the coordination of activities with HR specialists in Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations, Labor, Benefits, Talent Management, Payroll and HRIS. The HR Manager leads and executes change initiatives across the business related to talent and HR strategy.

• Develops strong trusted partnerships with business leaders, acting as advisor and partner in the areas of organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance and development coaching & counseling.
• Leads associate onboarding process, ensuring effective execution by managers; works closely with hiring managers and Talent Management with a focus on successfully integrating and retaining associates.
• Partners with leaders to manage success of immersion process for new sales and operations associates with a focus on quickly developing and onboarding them, ensuring successful contributions early on.
• Partners with Payroll and HR Coordinators for accurate and efficient processing of all new hires, terminations and personnel changes, in a timely manner.
• Administers salary actions for assigned client groups under the Division Compensation guidance. Ensures fair and competitive wage structure and actions. Leads annual salary review process with respective client groups. Coordinates recommendations and activities with the HR Compensation group to ensure organizational consistency and provide feedback on employee satisfaction and market issues.
• Develops and facilitates performance calibration process with regional management teams to ensure effective and consistent performance management systems in place.
• Actively leads and engages employees in evaluation of the employee relations climate and implements solutions to issues that arise. Counsels employees and managers on career planning, conflict resolution and work-related challenges. Conducts stay and exit interviews to evaluate work climates and morale. Conducts investigations as needed in an objective and professional manner to determine corrective action.
• Advises managers on performance management including appropriate corrective counseling, training and development, and progressive discipline techniques and processes. Reviews documentation to ensure consistency with policies, procedures, and guiding principles. Involves Legal department or senior HR leadership at the appropriate time. Leads the performance appraisal process for the assigned client group.
• Administers all other HR policies and programs. Recommends and implements revisions as needed. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including wage and hour laws, FMLA, OSHA, EEO, and ADA.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of overall HR strategy. Acts as change agent to improve workforce and HR processes to support business results.
• Develops and delivers talent development and training assessments and programs to assigned groups.
• The above duties are illustrative; employee may perform other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field.
• At least 3 years of supporting a production, distribution, industrial, or retail workforce at multiple sites.
• Organized labor experience is preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
• Understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and effective ER investigations.
• Personable, professional, responsive, knowledgeable, credible, trusted, and value-driven.
• Knowledge of HRIS and related systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Intermediate MS Office or Google Applications skills.
• Occasional overnight travel (~25%).
• Adheres to safety programs, OSHA, and related regulations.

Benefits and Culture

We support our Airgas Families with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to foster innovation and a positive environment.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].