HR Manager

Wahl Clipper Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and视觉

401(k) matched profit sharing

Tuition support

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wahl Clipper Corporation in Sterling, IL seeks a Human Resources Manager to be a strategic partner for our Sterling Operations and Manufacturing teams. You will shape the employee experience, develop talent, drive engagement, and foster a workplace culture where people can do their best work every day.

You will lead day-to-day HR operations, partner with plant leadership on workforce strategies, provide coaching to HR staff, and advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Strong employee relations and labor law knowledge.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment with an hourly workforce strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and safety regulations.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, workforce analytics, and reporting tools to support decision-making preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day HR operations for the Sterling manufacturing facility and associated support functions.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies, succession plans, and staffing models that support operational goals and business performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to Human Resources Generalists and Human Resources Administrative staff.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of hourly and salaried employees.
• Lead site-level talent review, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Support annual HR processes, including performance management, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and workforce reviews.
• Monitor and analyze key workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, retention, engagement staffing levels, and talent pipeline health to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety leadership to support a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Lead HR-related change management and organizational initiatives supporting business transformation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster a culture aligned with Wahl's values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Workforce & Employee Relations Leadership
• Maintain a positive employee relations environment through proactive leadership, coaching, communication, and issue resolution.
• Conduct and oversee investigations and corrective action processes.
• Provide guidance to managers regarding performance management, policy administration, and employment decisions.
• Talent Management & Organizational Development
• Lead workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, and employee development activities.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support leadership development efforts.
• Ensure successful execution of performance management processes and talent reviews.
• Compliance & Operational Excellence
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends and implement actions to improve organizational performance.
• Support plant objectives related to safety, productivity, quality, retention, attendance, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Develop and coach HR team members to build capability, strengthen performance, and support succession planning.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure effective execution of HR programs and initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Employee relations

Labor law knowledge

HRIS & analytics

Manufacturing HR experience

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Wahl Empowers People To Be Their Best!

Helping People Thrive at Wahl Clipper

People are at the heart of everything we do. At Wahl Clipper, we believe great employees create great products, and great leaders create great teams. We're looking for a Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic partner to our Sterling Operations and Manufacturing teams. In this role, you'll help shape the employee experience, develop talent, drive engagement, support business objectives, and foster a workplace culture where people can do their best work every day.

What You'll Do

As the HR leader for our Sterling manufacturing facility, you'll provide both strategic direction and hands-on support across all areas of Human Resources. Your day-to-day will include:

• Lead the day-to-day Human Resources operations for the Sterling manufacturing facility and associated support functions.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies, succession plans, and staffing models that support operational goals and business performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to Human Resources Generalists and Human Resources Administrative staff.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of hourly and salaried employees.
• Lead site-level talent review, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Support annual HR processes, including performance management, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and workforce reviews.
• Monitor and analyze key workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, retention, engagement staffing levels, and talent pipeline health to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety leadership to support a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Lead HR-related change management and organizational initiatives supporting business transformation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster a culture aligned with Wahl's values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Workforce & Employee Relations Leadership
• Maintain a positive employee relations environment through proactive leadership, coaching, communication, and issue resolution.
• Conduct and oversee investigations and corrective action processes.
• Provide guidance to managers regarding performance management, policy administration, and employment decisions.
• Talent Management & Organizational Development
• Lead workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, and employee development activities.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support leadership development efforts.
• Ensure successful execution of performance management processes and talent reviews.
• Compliance & Operational Excellence
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends and implement actions to improve organizational performance.
• Support plant objectives related to safety, productivity, quality, retention, attendance, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Develop and coach HR team members to build capability, strengthen performance, and support succession planning.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure effective execution of HR programs and initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Strong employee relations and labor law knowledge.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment with an hourly workforce strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and safety regulations.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, workforce analytics, and reporting tools to support decision-making preferred.
• An appreciation and respect for the diversity of all individuals in the workplace along with modeling the Company's values of integrity, teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions that are in alignment with the overall company strategy.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Must be proactive in nature with strong analytical and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Why You'll Love Wahl Clipper

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth, including:

• Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans
• A generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing
• Tuition support to fuel your learning
• Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment

But that's just the beginning. At Wahl, you'll also enjoy:

• A legacy of quality and innovation.
• A team that values your expertise and ideas.
• Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
• A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.