HR Manager

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG in Warrendale, PA, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to develop and implement people-focused initiatives that support our goals. You will partner with business leaders to translate evolving needs into practical HR strategies that strengthen culture and engagement.

Responsibilities include employee relations investigations, performance management guidance, recruitment, payroll accuracy, benefits support, GDPR compliance, and training planning.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business, HR, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in Human Resources.
• Masters in an HR related field preferred; SPHR certification a plus.
• Confidentiality and strong communication skills required.
• Ability to lead personnel and manage multiple priorities with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with goals.
• Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and policy adherence.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and GDPR compliance.
• Provide performance management guidance to managers and coaching.
• Lead recruitment, contracts, and payroll accuracy to final ledger.
• Support benefits, training, and annual review processes; manage data reporting.
• Coordinate training plans and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Strategic planning

Coaching

Communication

Leadership

Education

4-year degree in Business/HR/Related field

Masters in HR (preferred)

SPHR

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

ATS

Job description

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%.

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