Sr. HR Manager

Safe-Guard Products International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Safe-Guard Products International in Atlanta seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead full-cycle HR across employee relations, development, recruiting, training, compensation, and benefits.

The role partners with the Senior Director of HR to drive daily operations and enterprise initiatives, ensuring regulatory alignment and a high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR generalist experience in a mid-size or matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership on people strategies.
• Experience with HRIS and talent management systems; ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Develop leadership development programs and enterprise training.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations cases with investigations.
• Design talent development programs and career pathways.
• Drive compensation processes to ensure market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support HR Directors in planning and implementation of change initiatives.
• Partner with leaders on corrective action, performance management, and coaching.

Skills

HR leadership

employee relations

talent development

recruiting

training

compensation

benefits

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior Human Resource Manager (hybrid- 4 days onsite) Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs) FLSA: Exempt

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Manager to provide full-cycle HR leadership and support for our growing business. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR generalist with deep expertise across all HR functions—including employee relations, talent development, recruiting, training, compensation, and benefits. The Senior HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Senior Director of HR, driving both daily operations and long-term, enterprise-level initiatives that support organizational growth, leadership capability, and high-performing teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Senior Director of HR by aligning HR initiatives with business strategies, long-term goals, and organizational culture.
• Develop, implement, and deliver leadership development programs and enterprise training initiatives.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations cases by conducting thorough, objective workplace investigations with urgency and precision.
• Design and execute talent development programs (e.g., mentoring, train-the-trainer, Management 101, career pathways).
• Lead scenario-based training for leaders to strengthen employee relations capability.
• Build employee engagement plans, secure necessary approvals, and coordinate engagement activities.
• Drive compensation processes to ensure market competitiveness and pay-for-performance alignment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws; review and update policies regularly to maintain regulatory alignment.
• Champion and model organizational change initiatives; support HR Directors in planning and implementation.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks by providing solution-oriented recommendations and updates to HR leadership.
• Partner closely with leaders on corrective action, performance management, coaching, and termination decisions while serving as an employee advocate when appropriate.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, internal investigations, compliance, and employee relations matters.
• Facilitate development sessions including Interviewing & Selection, Conflict Resolution, Positive Employee Relations, and Code of Conduct.
• Partner in talent reviews and succession planning; cultivate internal talent pipelines and support promotional decisions.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging workplace environment where employees feel empowered, valued, and equipped to thrive.
• Prepare investigation summaries and recommendations that reflect sound judgment and prompt resolution.
• Build and implement strategies to maintain a union-free environment. Provide training on labor laws, early warning signs, and positive employee relations.
• Review, apply, and interpret federal, state, and local labor laws, with specific attention to nuanced regulations (e.g., CA, MA).
• Support and/or lead cross-functional HR projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR generalist experience in a mid-size + corporate or matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, and compliance.
• Strong experience managing complex investigations and employee relations matters.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to build people strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Experience influencing, coaching, and supporting leaders at all levels.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite- especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience building and interpreting compensation models and structures.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Confident communicator with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives from design to execution.
• Ability to understand business operations from a strategic and tactical perspective.
• Creative, independent self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Collaborative, agile, and proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.
• Customer-service mindset aligned to organizational culture and values.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing HR team.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment law is a plus.
• Experience in working in shared service organization
• Compensation

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Community Service Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Personal Development
• And More!

About Safe-Guard Products International

Safe-Guard serves Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents in the automotive finance and insurance industry with the leading Protection Products Platform. Our platform delivers innovative protection products and solutions that protect consumers from the perils of ownership, while providing Finance &Insurance professionals the tools to ignite scalable and sustainable business growth. Safe-Guard’s success is driven by over 850 employees, who serve more than 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada. For 30 years and counting, our team continues to transform the motor vehicle space, earning a stellar reputation from our partners and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service. Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.