Manufacturing HR Manager & Compliance Leader

Alinabal; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Company holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Alinabal, a precision manufacturing company in Milford, CT, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead site HR operations. You will oversee employee relations, payroll (ADP Workforce Now), compliance, HR administration, and the local HR team at the Milford facility.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will collaborate with facility leadership to support workforce needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement company-wide HR policies and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive HR experience with at least two years in a management role.
• Experience managing HR operations and supervising HR staff.
• Solid knowledge of federal and Connecticut employment laws, employee relations, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, leaves, and HRIS systems.
• Ability to manage investigations, employee relations matters, and performance management.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations for the Milford facility and supervise site HR staff.
• Partner with facility leadership on employee relations, grievances, investigations, and performance management.
• Manage payroll processing for the Milford facility (ADP Workforce Now), timekeeping, and wage-hour compliance.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, HR records, and HRIS administration.
• Oversee benefits enrollment, leaves, FMLA, Connecticut Paid Leave, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation coordination.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and complete required reporting (EEO-1, ACA, Form 5500 filings).
• Maintain ISO 9001 & AS9100 HR audit readiness, training, and competency records.
• Prepare workforce metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, labor costs) and generate analytics.
• Drive employee development, succession planning, training, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and maintain compliant HR practices across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Alinabal, a precision manufacturing company in Milford, CT, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead site HR operations. You will oversee employee relations, payroll (ADP Workforce Now), compliance, HR administration, and the local HR team at the Milford facility.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will collaborate with facility leadership to support workforce needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement company-wide HR policies and initiatives.