Human Resources Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join the Integrated AV division in Fairfield, NJ. The role serves as an internal consultant to organizational leaders, partnering to build high-performing teams and plan for future growth through the design and implementation of comprehensive human resources programs. Supporting a large manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operation, this position serves as the primary HR partner for site leadership and employees, providing hands-on day-to-day HR leadership and operational support across the facility. The Human Resources Manager will directly lead and develop one HR Generalist while ensuring the effective delivery of HR programs and services that support business objectives and employee engagement. This includes organizational talent development, succession planning, engagement, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, recruiting and retention, compliance, and workplace safety. Additionally, the role leads and manages HR projects and initiatives, such as process improvements, technology implementations, and cross-functional programs.

What Will You Do?

• Serve as the primary Human Resources leader for a large operations facility.
• Lead the day-to-day execution of all Human Resources programs and activities for the site.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, development, and prioritization for the site HR Generalist.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operations.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, engagement, retention, succession planning, compensation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Streamline business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the department
• Effective deployment of employee engagement programs
• Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Company’s policies and procedures
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
• Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7+) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or other operational environments; or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Required Skills

• Fluency in Spanish and English, both verbal and written, is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or operational environments with a significant hourly workforce.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and operations leaders.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing HR team members.
• Strong employee relations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness capabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; professional presence and behavior and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.
• Dependable and enthusiastic with the ability to use good judgment, work independently with minimal direction, and possess a strong initiative and positive attitude.
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage several projects at one time while providing high attention to details and excellent follow-through skills
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS)

Working Conditions

• Combination of general office environment and regular presence within a large fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, and distribution environment requiring frequent interaction with employees and leaders throughout the operation.