Senior Human Resources Manager

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Tallahassee is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead the site's human resources strategy and partner with leaders to shape the employee experience. As the onsite HR leader, you will drive workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, and change initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will build trust across all levels, translate data into actionable recommendations, and ensure HR programs promote inclusion, safety, and business success.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HR management experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to influence at all levels and manage employee relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible, trusted site HR leader partnering with managers and employees.
• Develop people strategies to improve engagement, capability, and performance.
• Lead employee relations, talent development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Drive organizational change and continuous improvement.
• Use data to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Ensure HR programs and policies promote inclusion, safety, and collaboration.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Influencing skills

Strategic mindset

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Human Resources

Work Location Type: On-site

Senior Human Resources Manager

Req ID: 51756 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Human Resources Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You’ll Make

At Danfoss Turbocor® Compressors in Tallahassee, Florida, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and helping the business scale for future growth. As the onsite HR leader, you will partner closely with leaders and employees to build a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace that supports both business success and individual development. This is more than a traditional HR Manager role. You will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, helping drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent development, and change initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. As the primary onsite HR presence for the Tallahassee location, you will play a highly visible role across the organization. Success in this position requires building strong relationships at all levels, maintaining an active presence on the production floor and within business teams, and partnering closely with leaders, employees, and the broader HR organization. You will be comfortable navigating complex situations, communicating with confidence, and offering constructive challenge when needed to ensure decisions align with Danfoss values, people priorities, and business objectives. By combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, you will help create the conditions for people and the business to thrive while supporting Danfoss' purpose of engineering solutions that enable a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a visible and trusted member of the site leadership team, partnering closely with managers, employees, and HR colleagues to influence decisions, address challenges proactively, and advocate for people and business outcomes with confidence and credibility.
• Partner with site leaders and managers to develop people strategies that strengthen engagement, capability, and business performance.
• Lead employee relations, talent development, performance management, and workforce planning initiatives that support a positive employee experience.
• Drive organizational change and continuous improvement efforts that help teams adapt, grow, and achieve business goals.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and improve employee and operational outcomes.
• Ensure HR programs, policies, and practices are effectively implemented while fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, safety, and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of human resource management, generalist or talent leader experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain a highly visible presence in a manufacturing environment, engaging effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, provide direct feedback, and navigate difficult conversations in a constructive and professional manner.
• Experience partnering with leaders and employees across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and HR programs within a manufacturing, operations, or industrial environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn workforce data into actionable business recommendations.

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you'll join a global company committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing people to reach their full potential. You can expect:

• The opportunity to make a visible impact at a growing manufacturing site supporting the industry‑leading Turbocor Compressor business.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise help shape business and people decisions.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities within a global organization.
• Meaningful work that contributes to Danfoss' mission of driving the green transition through innovative technologies.
• A supportive culture that values inclusion, continuous improvement, and employee well‑being.
• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on‑and off‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family‑owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long‑term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.