HR Manager

Trelleborg Group; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Group in Warrendale, PA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to shape and implement people-focused initiatives. You will partner with business leaders to translate needs into actionable HR strategy, strengthen culture, engage employees, and drive performance.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and training while ensuring legal compliance and data confidentiality, including GDPR considerations. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a Business, Human Resources, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in Human Resources.
• Masters in an HR related field - preferred.
• SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and policy adherence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and GDPR data handling.
• Provide day-to-day performance coaching and development guidance.
• Lead recruitment, compensation planning and onboarding.
• Oversee payroll accuracy and benefits support.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and reporting.
• Coordinate training plans and manage annual review processes.
• Support change management and HR process improvements.
• Handle other HR projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

HR policies

Coaching & training

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field

Master's in HR (preferred)

SPHR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Summary

The Human Resources Manager plays a key strategic and hands‑on role in developing and implementing people‑focused initiatives that support our organizational goals. This position partners proactively with respective business leaders to understand evolving business needs and translate them into actionable HR strategies that strengthen our culture, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational performance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with overall organizational goals.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and policy adherence.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal resources as needed/required. Management of site UI, WC, EEO, etc.
• Provides day‑to‑day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, training recommendations and disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase employee engagement and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Leads recruitment efforts and develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Payroll management; work with managers to ensure timecard accuracy and consistency. Reviewing final ledger for accuracy before payments are released.
• May include support and interpretation of employee benefit programs, company vehicles, training development, etc.
• Ensure site is maintaining employee records, data and reporting with the highest degree of confidentiality and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Coordinate/develop training plans as needed. Manage annual review process and assist in performance management including both compensation/incentives and warnings/discipline process.
• Other tasks and projects as necessary or assigned.

Education and Experience

Requirements:

• 4-year degree in a Business, Human Resources, Communications or related field
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in Human Resources
• Masters in an HR related field - preferred
• SPHR
• Confidentiality
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, present, train and lead personnel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people and relationship building skills
• Customer driven with a positive, professional, can-do attitude
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle conflicting priorities with detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem‑solving skills
• Proven proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Proven proficiency in the use of HRIS
• Ability to gain the trust, respect, and confidence of employees and managers
• Advanced change management skills

Geography and Travel

Role covers TSS Pittsburgh, some travel might be necessary for HR training or conferences. Under 10%.

Application

Last application date: August 20, 2026