Human Resources Manager

Legrand; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join the Integrated AV division in Fairfield, NJ. You will serve as the internal consultant to site leadership, partnering to build high-performing teams and plan for future growth through comprehensive HR programs that support manufacturing, distribution, and operations.

The role leads HR projects, develops the HR Generalist, ensures compliance, and drives employee engagement, talent development, succession planning, compensation, benefits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of HR experience in manufacturing/operational settings.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience supporting a large hourly workforce and partnering with frontline leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR programs for the site and partner with leaders on workforce planning.
• Develop and coach the site HR Generalist and provide hands-on leadership.
• Support talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Drive process improvements and cross-functional HR initiatives.
• Uphold safety, confidentiality, and Legrand values across the operation.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent development

Compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

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

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
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS)

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.

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.