HR Manager – Lead a Scalable, Multi-Site People Team

The SSI Group; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Match

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Birthday Day off

Fun Employee Engagement Events

Job summary

Novia Corporation, a multi-site employer in New Hampshire, seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the full HR function across Salem and Manchester locations. You will set strategy, manage the budget, and partner with senior leadership to drive culture, compliance, and organizational capability.

You will own recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and HR systems while scaling the team as sites grow. This full-time salaried role reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience required, including experience acting as the senior HR resource for a site or business unit
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring HR staff preferred; this role is expected to build and lead a team over time
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience strongly preferred, including experience supporting an hourly production workforce
• Multi-site and multi-state HR experience preferred
• Demonstrated ownership of employee relations matters through to resolution with limited oversight
• Working knowledge of an HRIS platform required; Ceridian Dayforce experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the HR function end to end - setting annual goals and priorities aligned to business objectives
• Own the HR department budget, including headcount, training spend, recruiting costs, and vendor and broker relationships
• Serve as the primary HR decision-maker for day-to-day matters
• Build HR processes and documentation that scale with the business
• Recruit, onboard, and lead HR staff as the function grows; extend HR support and consistent practices to additional sites as they join the business
• Own the full-cycle recruiting process across both sites, for salaried and hourly production roles
• Partner with department managers on workforce planning, including shift staffing and coverage requirements
• Maintain Applicant Tracking Systems (via Indeed & Dayforce) and continuously improve time-to-fill and quality of hire
• Own the onboarding process end to end, including all paperwork, drug & background screening, and new hire orientation
• Monitor the 90-day evaluation period in coordination with department managers
• Develop and maintain the employer brand and recruiting collateral to strengthen Novia's position in a competitive labor market
• Own HR compliance across all locations, including multi-state employment law obligations
• Maintain the employee handbook and update policies as needed
• Conduct record audits and mandatory reporting, including I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, state filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews
• Review and update compliance postings as required at all locations
• Monitor Hill & Smith Holdings PLC corporate policy and update Novia Corporation's practices accordingly
• Partner with the EHS function on shared areas including workers' compensation, leave administration, return-to-work, and training compliance
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with company policy and federal law
• Facilitate the annual Employee Engagement Survey; analyze results and lead actionable improvement plans
• Coordinate frequent and relevant employee engagement events across both sites
• Design and deliver training for both managers and associates
• Establish and maintain diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Coordinate CSR and ESG activities with associates and local communities
• Act as a brand ambassador, championing company culture internally and externally
• Create collateral for recruiting and employee engagement, including newsletters and company updates
• Own the Ceridian Dayforce HRIS platform, including record keeping, timesheets, reporting, and associate self-service adoption
• Continue Novia's push for a paperless environment
• Attend virtual or on-site interviews, meetings, or trainings as required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce HRIS

HRIS platforms

Job description

Novia Corporation, a multi-site employer in New Hampshire, seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the full HR function across Salem and Manchester locations. You will set strategy, manage the budget, and partner with senior leadership to drive culture, compliance, and organizational capability.

You will own recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and HR systems while scaling the team as sites grow. This full-time salaried role reports to senior management.