Manager, Human Resources
Brady Corporation
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Brady Corporation is seeking an agile, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for our Commercial and Operations teams across the United States and Canada.
You will report to the VP of Human Resources and serve as the HR Business Partner across sales, marketing, and manufacturing functions at multiple sites. This role balances strategic planning with day-to-day execution and drives change management, talent optimization, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field; master’s or HR certs preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting commercial/sales and industrial/manufacturing operations.
- Experience managing HR across distributed facilities, including cross-border (US/Canada).
- Hands-on change leadership guiding teams through organizational shifts in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual strategic/tactical fluency in planning with execs and executing on the shop floor.
Responsibilities
- Partner with VP HR and business leaders to align HR strategy with revenue and production goals.
- Lead talent calibration, design organizations, succession planning, and headcount forecasting.
- Coach leaders from shop floor to executives on leadership, performance, and engagement.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development on recruitment and training programs.
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Brady Corporation is seeking an agile, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for our high-performing Commercial and Operations team across the United States and Canada for our Industrial business.
Brady Corporation is seeking an agile, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for our high-performing Commercial and Operations team across the United States and Canada for our Industrial business.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, you will serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner spanning both commercial (sales, marketing, customer operations) and operations/manufacturing teams at multiple sites. Operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment you will balance organizational strategy with day-to-day tactical execution, serving as a key driver of change management, talent optimization, and operational excellence with your team.
- Partner with commercial sales leaders and plant/operations managers to align human capital strategies with overarching business unit revenue and production goals.
- Champion and guide human resource initiatives, supporting teams through operational modernizations, continuous improvement programs, and commercial transformations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of HR and operational leadership, identifying workforce risks, productivity trends, and retention opportunities.
- Lead annual talent calibration, organizational design, succession planning, and headcount forecasting across commercial sales territories and production facilities.
- Coach leaders at all tiers—from plant supervisors to commercial directors—on leadership capability, performance management, and team engagement.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to direct strategic recruitment for specialized commercial roles, technical manufacturing functions, and plant leadership.
- Collaborate with Organizational Development to design and deliver targeted training programs, structured onboarding, and continuous professional development paths.
- Serve as an advocate for both the organization and employees, resolving complex employee relations matters with fair, consistent, and proactive resolution methods.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance across US federal/state and Canadian federal/provincial employment laws (including FMLA/CFRA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ESA, and applicable human rights codes).
- Manage workers' compensation claims, documentation, medical coordination, and return-to-work programs across plant environments and field-based teams.
- Administer compensation, incentive plans, annual merit reviews, and third-party leave management, ensuring market competitiveness and equitable practices across borders.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline (Master’s or HR certifications like SHRM-CP/SCP, SPHR/PHR, or CPHR preferred).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated success supporting both commercial/sales teams and industrial/manufacturing operations.
Multi-Site & Cross-Border Scope: Proven track record managing HR functions across distributed, multi-facility US footprints; practical experience with Canadian labor standards and employment regulations is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Change Leadership: Hands-on experience guiding diverse teams through organizational shifts, operational scale, or process redesign within a fast-paced environment.
Bilingual Strategic/Tactical Fluency: Ability to seamlessly pivot from strategic organizational planning with executive leadership to tactical, on-the-floor operational execution.
Interpersonal Influence: Exceptional communication, mediation, and relationship-building skills capable of establishing trust on the manufacturing shop floor as effectively as in executive boardrooms.
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation.
We Help Organizations Make Work Safer, More Productive, And More Connected By Transforming Everyday Critical Information Into Actionable Intelligence. Our End-to-end Platform Unites Two Powerful Pillars
- Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
- Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.
From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running.
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.
Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
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