HR Manager

Dover Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Die MAAG Group sucht am Standort Kent, Ohio, einen Human Resources Manager. Sie arbeiten als Geschäftspartner mit Produktion, Vertrieb und Support-Teams zusammen, betreuen Personalprozesse von Onboarding bis Offboarding und stellen Compliance sicher.

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören Mitarbeiterbetreuung, Recruiting, Schulungen, Leistungsmanagement, FMLA/ADA/EEO-Compliance sowie HRIS-Management und Berichterstattung.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in HR, Betriebswirtschaft oder einem verwandten Bereich (Bachelor).
• Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Personalwesen mit nachweislicher Mitarbeiterbetreuung.
• Gute Kenntnisse in HRIS-Systemen, ideal Workday; sicherer Umgang mit Excel und HR-Berichtswesen.
• SHRM/CPO-/PHR-/SPHR-Zertifizierungen sind wünschenswert.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortung für alle Aspekte des Personalmanagements in der MAAG Americas Einheit.
• Aufbau und Pflege positiver Mitarbeiterbeziehungen, Recruiting, Onboarding, Offboarding.
• Durchführung von Leistungsmanagement, Schulungen, Compliance mit Bund, Staat und lokalen Gesetzen.
• Bereitstellung von HR-Berichten, Personalplanung und Talententwicklung in Zusammenarbeit mit Site-Leitung.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment & selection

Training

Performance management

HR policy

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in HR/Betriebswirtschaft

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Die MAAG Group ist ein weltweit führender Lösungsanbieter für die Polymer-, Chemie- und Petrochemieindustrie. Das Portfolio umfasst integrierte Systemlösungen für Pumpen- und Filtration, Granulierung, Pulvermühlen, Feedblöcke und Breitschlitzdüsen, Recycling sowie Mess-, Regel-, Inspektions- und Sortiertechnik. Die Produktmarken AMN, AUTOMATIK, CLOEREN, ETTLINGER, GALA, MAAG, REDUCTION, SCHEER, SIKORA, WITTE und XANTEC stehen für höchste Qualität, exzellente Performance und Spitzentechnologie. Mit Innovationskraft, umfassendem After‑Sales-Service und über 2.200 Mitarbeitenden weltweit liefert die MAAG Group maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen in Produktion, Verarbeitung und Recycling. Gefertigt werden die Produkte in der Schweiz, Deutschland, Österreich, Frankreich, Italien, den USA und China – für messbaren Mehrwert und nachhaltigen Wettbewerbsvorsprung. Mehr Informationen auf www.maag.com.

Die MAAG Group ist eine Geschäftseinheit von Pumps & Process Solutions, einem Segment der Dover Corporation.

Position information

• Position Title: Human Resources Manager
• Business Unit: MAAG Group
• Reports To: Human Resource Director
• Position Location : Kent, Ohio
• FLSA Class: Exempt
• Position Type: Full-time
• Leadership responsibility: Yes
• Budget responsibility: No

Main position objectives The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all aspects of human resource management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, functional areas such as employee relations, recruitment and selection, training, performance management, FMLA, ADA, EEO, skills matrix tracking, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, HRIS management, workers' compensation, record keeping, and policy implementation.

• employee relations
• recruitment and selection
• training
• performance management
• FMLA
• ADA
• EEO
• skills matrix tracking
• onboarding
• offboarding
• payroll
• HRIS management
• workers' compensation
• record keeping
• policy implementation

The ideal candidate will actively engage as a business partner with the production, sales, and support teams daily, focusing on positive employee relations as a foundational expectation for success in this role.

Position description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

• Understands and executes the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and organizational planning.
• Executes the full life cycle of HR processes, including onboarding, processing personnel changes, administering performance improvement plans, and managing off‑boarding procedures in accordance with MAAG and Dover guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended best practices; routinely reviews internal policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Serves as a champion for various corporate programs by executing implementation and change management strategies.
• Manages positive employee relations and implements engagement programs for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Partners collectively with site leadership to improve overall employee satisfaction and retention.
• Guides employee relations collaboratively by addressing concerns timely and effectively.
• Provides support and guidance to management and staff when complex, specialized, or sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Administers the MAAG Americas Skills Matrix program in partnership with Operations, tracking competencies to drive accountability, cross-training, and compensation alignment for the hourly workforce.
• Ensures system accuracy within MAAG’s organizational structure by updating job requirements, descriptions, codes, and compensation details for all positions.
• Builds relationships with local agencies, trade schools, and government organizations to source talent for current and future openings.
• Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives in collaboration with the MAAG Americas HR Team to align with the needs of the supported job site.
• Implements performance management and individual development planning to ensure continuous employee improvement and career growth programs align with business needs.
• Participates in weekly and monthly meetings to ensure frequent, effective communication across all supported teams.
• Provides monthly HR reports and updates for the finance department and leadership.
• Serves as the local organizer for employee appreciation events, while managing supplies and inventory for recruiting and daily site use.

Work Environment

Work in this position is both in an office and a factory floor environment. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Specification

• Education Mandatory Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Desirable SHRM - CP, SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Professional experience Mandatory 5 years of general HR experience with positive employee relations exposure
• Desirable 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with progressive Human Resources responsibility
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work both in transactional and transformational HR environment
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, including ability to perform audits and participate in investigations
• Experience delivering training, employee orientation or similar experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Excel
• Experience with human resources information systems (HRIS); preferably Workday.
• Experience with analyzing data for reporting and guiding strategic employment planning
• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork
• Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies Mandatory Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations with appropriate discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment using technology Efficient and thorough record‑keeping and organizational skills
• Self‑starter with ability to solve problems; anticipate and take proactive measures within areas supported
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written, listening and presenting
• Integrative mindset that allows for effective planning and development of strategic goals
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win
• Desirable Coaching and mentoring skills undefined

Dover Competencies

• Attract, Develop and Retain Talent
• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Customer Impact
• Motivates and Inspires
• Results driven
• Self‑Awareness and Personal Development
• Strategic Mindset
• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment
• Winning the right way

Language skills

Required: Mastery of English Desired: Spanish

Schedule

Monday to Friday : possible weekends or holidays as needed

Travel frequency in % 5-10%

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.