Human Resources Manager

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG is seeking an HR Manager to lead strategic and hands-on people initiatives. You will partner with business leaders to translate business needs into HR actions that strengthen culture, engagement, and performance.

Responsibilities include complex employee relations, investigations, compliance, payroll oversight, recruitment, and training. Travel up to 10% may be required; GDPR data handling is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business, HR, Communications or related field.
• 7+ years in HR management with career progression.
• 2+ years in multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years experience with unionized labor force.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Knowledge of HR principles and federal/state laws.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with goals.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and investigations.
• Provide guidance on performance improvement and policy adherence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and GDPR data handling.
• Lead recruitment and develop terms for hires, promotions, transfers.
• Oversee payroll accuracy and final ledger checks.
• Coordinate training plans and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Conflict resolution

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Change management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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.

Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and policy adherence.

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal resources as needed/required. Management of site UI, WC, EEO, etc.

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, training recommendations and disciplinary actions).

Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase employee engagement and retention.

Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

Leads recruitment efforts and develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.

Payroll management; work with managers to ensure timecard accuracy and consistency. Reviewing 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 in HR management related discipline, with demonstrated career progression
• Minimum 2 years experience in multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Minimum 2 years experience with unionized labor force
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Knowledge of HR principles and best practices
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations
• Polished interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to productively and amicably confront conflict
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in an environment of constant interruptions
• Ability to gain the trust, respect and confidence of employees and managers
• Ability to coordinate, train and lead
• Experience maintaining strict confidence regarding sensitive, protected and/or confidential information
• Advanced change management skills
• Positive attitude
• Acute attention to detail
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office

Application:

Last Application Date 11/1/2026

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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