Sr. Manager Human Resources

Gateway Search Associates; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Job summary

Gateway Search Associates is seeking an HR Executive to serve as the primary strategic partner to the CHRO and site leadership, overseeing two industrial sites. This role drives modernization, AI-enabled HR delivery, and a redefined employee experience for a diverse salaried and production workforce.

You will move from tactical oversight to strategic architecture, leading change efforts, talent development, and data-driven HR KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced HR certification preferred.
• 10+ years in HR with senior leadership experience.
• Expertise in employee relations, staffing, compensation, and labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to CHRO and site leadership.
• Design and deploy an HR roadmap across two sites.
• Lead change management and culture initiatives.
• Coach executives on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Direct and develop a team of HR Business Partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Change management

Data-driven HR

Labor relations

Compensation strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Our client is seeking a transformative HR Executive to serve as the primary strategic partner to the CHRO and site leadership. This is a high‑visibility mandate to overhaul and modernize the HR function across two critical industrial sites. You will transition from tactical oversight to strategic architecture, leveraging AI and operational excellence tools to redefine the employee experience for a diverse salaried and production workforce.

Core Mission

• Strategic Architect: Conduct a 90‑day functional assessment to design and deploy a "best-in-class" HR roadmap.
• Culture Catalyst: Lead large‑scale change management and continuous improvement efforts to drive elite levels of engagement.
• Business Advisor: Coach executive leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and high‑stakes employee relations.
• Operational Excellence: Use data‑driven KPIs and emerging technology (AI) to optimize HR delivery and performance.
• Talent Mentor: Directly manage and develop a team of HR Business Partners to ensure a high‑performing internal pipeline.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s/MBA highly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in HR with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership or HRBP Manager role.
• Expertise: Mastery of employee relations, strategic staffing, compensation, and labor relations principles.
• Mindset: A "hands‑on" leader comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving cultural shifts in a fast‑paced setting.
• Competitive base salary with executive‑tier benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401k with significant company contributions.
• A culture committed to professional growth and technological innovation.