Manager, Human Resources

Columbus McKinnon; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga, TN seeks an HR Manager to develop and implement site-level HR practices and lead a team of HR professionals to help the business meet its objectives. You will partner with business leaders to shape staffing, training, and organizational capability strategies.

The role emphasizes employee relations, policy administration, performance management, succession planning, and driving a values-based culture while delivering tangible HR programs across the site.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Industrial Relations, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience.
• 2+ leadership experience.
• SPHR, PHR, or SCP certification preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and partner with leadership teams within a unit, function, or site.
• Oversee staffing, recruiting, promotion, and onboarding of talent.
• Lead core HR processes: performance appraisal, compensation, objective setting, and succession planning.
• Drive a values-based performance culture and employee engagement.

Skills

Coaching

Employee relations

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Policy administration

Staff development

Education

B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Relations, HR, or related field

Job description

Job Summary/Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and implementing HR practices at the site level to enable the business unit/function to achieve broader business objectives. This role leads a team of HR professionals. Achievement of key HR objectives is critical through effective leadership of HR team members and collaboration with business leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as coach and business partner to leadership teams within a unit, function, or site.
• Actively manage employee relations. Facilitate the process between employees and leadership to discuss/resolve issues.
• Oversees that staffing and recruiting process complies legally and with company policies and procedures.
• Employ data-driven approach, partner with management to determine best strategy/actions for maintaining production staffing levels.
• Analyze training and development needs and implement the training and development agenda.
• Drive consistent application of employment policies and employee development by reviewing management actions; advising managers; reviewing disciplinary, appraisal & counseling actions.
• Direct the recruitment, selection, promotion, and onboarding of talent.
• Lead core HR processes: performance appraisal, compensation, objective setting, and organizational capability/succession planning.
• Promote employee engagement and partner with leaders to drive a values-based performance culture.
• Provide sound HR judgment when problem solving and making decisions to support the client group.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement successful organizational changes.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues within the business unit and across the enterprise (e.g., Talent, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Field HR) to drive implementation of HR projects and initiatives.
• Manage and execute HR programs and projects independently and as part of cross-functional teams that address organizational needs and goals.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with effective communication and follow-through on commitments.
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports to achieve goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Change agent mentality along with coaching capability.
• Strong ability to influence business leadership decisions.
• Strong employee relations skills and business management coaching.
• Confidence in delegating tasks to employees.
• High tolerance for ambiguity.
• Experience in investigations and resolving employee conflicts.
• Ability to manage conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Travel Percentage <10%

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• 2+ leadership experience required.
• Preferred SPHR, PHR, or SCP certification.
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.