Human Resources Manager

Legrand; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Legrand is seeking an HR Manager to join the Integrated AV division in Fairfield, NJ. This role serves as an internal consultant to site leaders, partnering to build high-performing teams and implement comprehensive HR programs across manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operations.

The HR Manager will lead and develop the onsite HR Generalist, oversee employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, performance management, and safety initiatives, while ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years progressive HR experience in manufacturing/operational environments.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• Proven ability to partner with frontline and operations leaders.
• Experience coaching HR team members.
• Strong employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR leader for a large site operations facility.
• Lead day-to-day HR programs and activities for the site.
• Provide direct leadership and development for the site HR Generalist.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, engagement, retention, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Drive process improvements and cross-functional HR initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Manufacturing HR experience

Leadership & coaching

Employee relations

Compliance & policy

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

• Locations Fairfield, NJ, United States (Sur site)
• Marque Legrand
• Job Category Human Resources

Job Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join the Integrated AV division in Fairfield, NJ. The role serves as an internal consultant to organizational leaders, partnering to build high-performing teams and plan for future growth through the design and implementation of comprehensive human resources programs. Supporting a large manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operation, this position serves as the primary HR partner for site leadership and employees, providing hands-on day-to-day HR leadership and operational support across the facility. The Human Resources Manager will directly lead and develop one HR Generalist while ensuring the effective delivery of HR programs and services that support business objectives and employee engagement. This includes organizational talent development, succession planning, engagement, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, recruiting and retention, compliance, and workplace safety. Additionally, the role leads and manages HR projects and initiatives, such as process improvements, technology implementations, and cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

• Serve as the primary Human Resources leader for a large operations facility.
• Lead the day-to-day execution of all Human Resources programs and activities for the site.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, development, and prioritization for the site HR Generalist.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operations.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, engagement, retention, succession planning, compensation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Streamline business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the department
• Effective deployment of employee engagement programs
• Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Company's policies and procedures
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
• Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7+) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or other operational environments; or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Required Skills

• Fluency in Spanish and English, both verbal and written, is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or operational environments with a significant hourly workforce.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and operations leaders.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing HR team members.
• Strong employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness capabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; professional presence and behavior and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.
• Dependable and enthusiastic with the ability to use good judgment, work independently with minimal direction, and possess a strong initiative and positive attitude.
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage several projects at one time while providing high attention to details and excellent follow-through skills

Working Conditions

• Combination of general office environment and regular presence within a large fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, and distribution environment requiring frequent interaction with employees and leaders throughout the operation.

The salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000.

About Us

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand's Integrated AV division delivers integrated and connected technology solutions that simplify how people communicate, collaborate, and engage. By uniting the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of audiovisual technologies, infrastructure, intelligent management platforms, and professional services, we help organizations create seamless, scalable experiences that meet today’s needs and evolve for the future.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.