Human Resource Manager

Job description

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

Your main responsibility is to support the Resource Center (RC) HR functions, while also serving as a remote HR Manager for assigned sites. The ideal candidate should possess advanced emotional intelligence and maturity to foster trust and credibility at every echelon of the organization. This dual role involves managing the entire employee life cycle and providing strategic HR support to both local leadership and employees. The HR manager ensures the seamless execution of HR programs with a focus on organizational planning, talent management, employee relations, and compliance with all US federal and state regulations, while also aligning with RC-driven initiatives.

What you get to do

• Employee Support & Relations: Serve as the first line of support for employees, responding to general inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and leave programs. This includes supporting managers and employees through performance management, coaching, and corrective action, while calling out complex issues as appropriate. Conduct exit interviews and assist with termination and off-boarding procedures.
• Talent Management & Onboarding: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support and coordinate recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational needs. Coordinate all new employees’ onboarding procedures, including conducting new hire orientations and serving as the main point of contact for new hires.
• Compensation & Benefits: Generate payroll for the Resource Center and assigned sites. Facilitate the performance review process by providing guidance, tools, and training. Support compensation processes, including annual planning, job benchmarking, and routine payroll processing. Administer all employee leave of absence activities in partnership with the Absence Management Vendor. Manage all communications with employees on leave and their supervisors. Conduct Open Enrollment Meetings and other benefit communication sessions.
• Provide counsel to team leaders and staff on organizational policies and US federal and state regulations, like FMLA and anti-harassment. Maintain employee confidence and protect HR operations by keeping all information confidential. Assist in gathering and preparing HR data for analysis and reporting requirements. Investigate workplace accidents and prepare reports for insurance purposes. Maintain local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and a local handbook addendum.
• Compliance Auditing: Conduct regular audits of HR policies and practices across all sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Policy Development: Lead the development, implementation, and communication of company-wide HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Change Management: Support the business through organizational changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, by managing the people-related aspects of these changes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Maintain professional and positive communication, offering solutions when interacting with all levels within the company. Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, ensuring all interactions are clear, respectful, and constructive.
• Project & Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and coordination of company events, initiatives, programs, and special projects.

What you bring to the team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: The ability to understand, use, and manage one’s own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, and overcome challenges.

STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: A proven ability to navigate complex interpersonal issues with empathy, tact, and sound judgment. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills emphasizing professional, direct, and empathetic messaging.

• Must possess fundamental working knowledge of HRIS.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to successfully exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Location Requirement: Office is Framingham, MA - working a hybrid work week with ²⁄₃ days in and ²⁄₃ days remote.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.