Senior Human Resources Manager

J Recruiting Services; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Manager to shape HR from the ground up in Shelton, CT. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence culture, coach leadership, and implement strategic HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You will be the first dedicated HR lead, making a significant impact on the team's growth and development. With a competitive salary and bonus potential, this position promises high visibility and strong executive partnership, paving the way for future leadership opportunities. If you're ready to build a lasting HR foundation, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Full benefits package

High visibility

Strong executive partnership

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Skilled at influencing leaders in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coach leaders and drive people strategy across the Shelton site.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance, and development programs.

Skills

Strategic HRBP work

Influencing leaders

Employee relations

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

J Recruiting Services pay range

This range is provided by J Recruiting Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Founder & CEO | Retail & Recruiting Enthusiast | We provide top talent in executive search & field roles in the retail, wholesale & sales space.

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, privately held company with a national footprint and a bold vision for growth. Following a recent acquisition, they are unifying legacy teams and investing in their people strategy—starting with the creation of a brand-new Senior HR Manager role based in Shelton, CT.

This is an opportunity to shape HR from the ground up for a team that hasn’t had strategic HR support before. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership, coach managers, and help build a high-performance, people-first culture.

Why This Role?

• Make a real impact: We’re building, not maintaining. Your ideas will shape the future.
• Be the first: You’ll be the dedicated HR lead for this team—trusted, visible, and valued.
• Challenge & variety: From culture-building to performance management, no two days are the same.
• Growth path: This could evolve into a broader leadership opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Coach leaders and drive people strategy across our Shelton site and corporate teams
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance, and development programs
• Influence culture, refresh values, and lead communication efforts across functions
• Navigate complex employee relations and compliance issues with confidence
• Use data to support decisions and report to senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP work
• Skilled at influencing leaders—even those who are skeptical of HR
• Comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environments
• Onsite 5 days/week in Shelton and open to light travel (approx. 25–30%)
• $115k-125K Salary with bonus up to 15%
• Full benefits package
• High visibility, strong executive partnership, and a chance to grow

Ready to build something that lasts?

Let’s talk. Apply or message directly to explore.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources and General Business
• Industries: Human Resources

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