Strategic HR Manager — Public Sector & Benefits

Town of Southington; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive insurance package

Job summary

Town of Southington seeks a Human Resource Manager to provide professional leadership in the Town's HR functions. The role reports to the Human Resources Director and leads recruitment, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, workers' compensation, labor relations, training, and compliance.

The position is exempt, full-time (35 hours/week) with a strong emphasis on policy interpretation and coordination with department heads and ADP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional Human Resources experience, including employee relations, benefits, leave administration, recruitment, and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and oversight of recruitment, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, workers' compensation and labor relations.
• Interpret and apply personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws with guidance from the HR Director.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including postings, screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Serve as a resource to department heads and employees regarding HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Town of Southington seeks a Human Resource Manager to provide professional leadership in the Town's HR functions. The role reports to the Human Resources Director and leads recruitment, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, workers' compensation, labor relations, training, and compliance.

The position is exempt, full-time (35 hours/week) with a strong emphasis on policy interpretation and coordination with department heads and ADP systems.