Manager, Human Resources

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is seeking an Human Resources Manager to lead the site HR function, partner with leadership, and drive employee engagement. The role will oversee employee relations, staffing, and the training agenda to support production goals.

The successful candidate will manage core HR processes and collaborate across HR disciplines to implement organizational changes while maintaining compliance and a safe, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in business/HR or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience with leadership track required.
• Preferred SPHR/PHR/SCP certification; manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as coach and business partner to leadership teams.
• Actively manage employee relations and resolve issues.
• Ensure staffing, recruiting complies with policy and law.
• Analyze staffing with data-driven approach for production levels.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and talent development.
• Oversee core HR processes: performance, compensation, objectives.
• Promote engagement and a values-based performance culture.
• Partner with HR colleagues for project implementation.
• Manage HR programs independently and in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Change agent mentality

Influence leadership decisions

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Investigations

Education

B.S. Degree in Business/Industrial Relations/HR or related

5+ years HR experience

2+ leadership experience

Tools

SPHR/PHR/SCP certification

Job description

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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.

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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