HR Manager

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is seeking an HR Manager to lead people-centric initiatives that support organizational goals and strengthen culture. You will partner with business leaders to translate needs into actionable HR strategies and drive engagement and performance across the site.

The role requires 7+ years in HR, a 4-year degree, and a proactive approach to complex employee relations, recruitment, payroll, and GDPR-compliant data handling. Pittsburgh-area travel may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and policy adherence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Employee relations

Recruitment

Coaching

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Change management

Education

Masters in HR (preferred)

SPHR

4-year degree in Business/HR/Communications

Job description

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.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and policy adherence.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal resources as needed/required. Management of site UI, WC, EEO, etc.
• Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, training recommendations and disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase employee engagement and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Lead recruitment efforts and develop contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Payroll management; work with managers to ensure timecard accuracy and consistency. Review 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

• 4‑year degree in a Business, Human Resources, Communications or related field
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in Human Resources

Desired

• Masters in an HR related field – preferred
• SPHR

Competencies

• 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