HR Manager - Phoenix, AZ

APEL Extrusions Limited; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

APEL Extrusions, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR across the plant and collaborate on North American HR initiatives.

The role partners with plant leadership to drive workforce planning, compliance, and a positive work environment while supporting corporate HR programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HRM with at least 3 years payroll, WC, and benefits admin experience.
• CHRP designation or progress towards is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full HR life cycle from recruitment to off-boarding.
• Partner with plant leadership to implement HR strategies.
• Oversee payroll administration for biweekly payroll.
• Maintain HR policies and the employee handbook.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws.
• Develop and execute employee engagement programs.
• Lead or participate in HR projects across NA operations.
• Provide HR support to other locations as needed.
• Participate in OSHA reporting and Workers' Compensation processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Employee relations

HRIS/HRMS

Policy development

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management

CHRP designation or progress towards

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Job Title

Human Resources Manager

APEL Extrusions Location

Phoenix, AZ

U.S. Position

Does not qualify for work visa/sponsorship.

The Company

APEL Extrusions, Inc. is an independent extruder, finisher and fabricator of aluminum extrusions, with six extrusion presses and a full array of finishing capabilities occupying over 600,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space employing approximately 300 people. With facilities in Calgary Canada, Coburg Oregon, and Phoenix Arizona, APEL serves the commercial, residential, and industrial markets of Western Canada and the Western United States.

Job Summary

APEL Extrusions has an immediate requirement for a qualified Human Resources Manager in its Phoenix AZ facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the HR Manager serves as a key member of APEL’s Management Team and is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support throughout the employee life cycle. This role partners with plant leadership to implement HR strategies, support workforce planning, maintain compliance, and foster a positive, engaging, and productive work environment. In addition to plant related HR responsibilities, the HR Manager with work with other facility HR Managers and APEL’s Leadership Team to create, develop and implement corporate HR Initiatives across APEL’s North American Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including recruitment activities, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Act as the liaison between management and employees, addressing disputes, conducting investigations, documenting, and providing recommendations for resolution.
• Oversee performance management system providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs providing insight and guidance to all employees.
• Identify training needs, facilitate workshops, and support employee development.
• Efficiently and accurately manage payroll administration working with managers and payroll to compile the biweekly payroll for nonexempt, hourly and salaried employees.
• Complete HR transactions and manage use of HRMS/HRIS systems.
• Maintain and update personnel files to ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Develop, update, improve, and enforce company policies and the employee handbook.
• Maintain compliance with all labor laws.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive employee engagement program.
• Maintain vacation schedules and accruals for both salary and hourly employees.
• Participate in APEL’s workplace Environmental, Health and Safety Committee.
• Prepare key HR KPIs and reports including headcount, turnover, and attendance.
• Manage the Workers Compensation process, assist with OSHA reporting, and return to work requirements.
• Ensure HR availability for all shifts, including occasional support for off‑shift employees.
• Support employees in areas of: Employee Assistance Program, Training, and Return to Work Programs.
• Lead or participate in both Plant and Corporate HR projects that support business objectives.
• Provide HR support to other locations as needed.

Qualifications & Competencies

• The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Human Resource Management coupled with at least 3 years of payroll, WC, and benefits administration experience.
• A Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P.) designation or progress towards this certification would be a decided asset.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite of products particularly Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience in Disability Management, Loss Control, Incident Investigation, and Workers Compensation.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships and credibility with employees at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience within the Manufacturing industry is a decided asset.

Travel

• Periodic (quarterly) travel to APEL’s US operations should be expected.

Contact

• APEL thanks all applicants for their interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted.
• No telephone inquiries please.

APEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer