JOB DESCRIPTION: HR Manager
Burlington, MA, USA
Poly6 uses process intelligent materials to advance system efficiency and engineering design capabilities in scaled manufacturing. Poly6’s initial market focus includes turbine engines, a market in which Poly6’s products, enabled by additive manufacturing, automate current component manufacturing processes and give rise to next generation engine design. Long term benefits of Poly6’s products include reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the aviation sector.
OVERVIEW
The Human Resources (HR) Manager plays a crucial role in developing and managing the business as a support to all functional disciplines across the organization. As a business partner to the General Manager, the HR Manager works across the business, fulfilling the primary responsibilities as laid out below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts for production and administrative staff, ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent for manufacturing operations.
• Employee Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for employees and management on HR-related issues, promoting a positive workplace culture and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, including OSHA, wage and hour laws, and workplace safety regulations. Keep up to date with changing legislation and regulations.
• Training and Development: Design and implement employee training programs, focusing on safety, performance, and skills development. Oversee, manage and where needed, administer, the onboarding, orientation and offboarding processes for all employees.
• Performance Management: Oversee the performance appraisal system, ensuring timely and constructive feedback is provided to employees. Assist in implementing performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership to forecast labor needs and develop strategies to ensure staffing levels are aligned with production schedules.
• Employee Engagement: Drive initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and morale. Organize employee recognition programs and wellness activities.
• Health & Safety: Collaborate with the safety team to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with safety protocols. Lead efforts to reduce workplace accidents and incidents.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Work closely with finance and Corporate HR to manage payroll administration, benefits enrollment, and ensure accuracy of employee records.
• HR Metrics: Track and analyze key HR metrics, such as turnover, absenteeism, and employee satisfaction, and provide actionable insights to the leadership teams as well as the Corporate Executive Committee during quarterly Business Unit Reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR management, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of HR policies and procedures, labor laws, and manufacturing industry standards.
- Advanced Proficiency to Expert skills in MS Office Suite.
• Skills:
- Strong leadership / interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving ability in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with professionalism.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with unionized environments.
This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these US export laws without sponsorship for an export license. Poly6 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, color, genetic information, religion, sex, veteran status, or national origin.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position