HR Manager

Michael Page; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Onsite role in Devens

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a growing site in Devens, MA. The role blends strategic HR partnership with hands-on leadership to support growth, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.

We are a global manufacturing organization investing in the U.S. footprint. The ideal candidate will drive engagement, design talent development initiatives, and ensure compliance across regulatory areas.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 3-5+ years in HR leadership or management.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience required.
• Strong employee relations expertise.
• Experience with benefits, performance, and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop workforce and people strategies.
• Lead employee relations activities, investigations, and performance management.
• Support workforce planning, succession, and organizational design.
• Drive engagement, retention, and culture-building programs.
• Oversee HR compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Support recruiting strategy and collaborate with talent acquisition.
• Use HR metrics to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Facilitate leadership coaching and development initiatives.
• Lead HR efforts for growth, transformation, and change management.
• Collaborate with leadership to build a high-performing workforce.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Leadership development

Performance management

HRIS (ADP)

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

An established global manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all human resources activities for a growing site in Devens, MA. This role combines strategic HR business partnership with hands‑on leadership, supporting site growth, workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Our client is a global industrial manufacturing organization with operations across multiple international locations and a reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The company is investing in the growth of its U.S. manufacturing footprint and offers employees the opportunity to influence business success while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Description

• Partner with site leadership to develop and implement workforce and people strategies
• Lead employee relations activities, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management processes
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent development initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture‑building programs
• Oversee HR compliance and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Support recruiting strategy and hiring plans while partnering with talent acquisition resources
• Leverage HR metrics and data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations
• Facilitate leadership coaching, training, and professional development initiatives
• Lead HR support for organizational growth, transformation, and change management activities
• Collaborate with leadership to build a high‑performing workforce

Profile

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• 3-5+ years of HR leadership or management experience
• Manufacturing, industrial, operations, or similar environment experience required
• Strong Employee Relations expertise
• Experienced in: Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, and Leadership Development
• Experience supporting growth, transformation, or scaling organizations
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as ADP preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Job Offer

• Fully onsite leadership role in Devens, MA
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to help shape a growing manufacturing site
• Career growth within a respected global organization
  

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