Senior HR Manager
Job Description
- Drive and oversee recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning in collaboration with department managers.
- Evaluate and manage compensation structures and conduct detailed wage analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Administer, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Maintain and update employee handbooks.
- Handle employee relations and disciplinary actions with fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA standards and other workplace safety regulations.
- Actively partner with Operations teams to support and reinforce plant-wide safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture.
- Manage and administer health insurance, wellness programs, and employee benefits, including annual open enrollment, vendor coordination and renewal negotiations.
- Maintain accurate employee records for effective data management and reporting.
- Provide coaching and training to supervisors on employee management, documentation, and HR best practices.
- Conduct internal HR audits and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with the majority in manufacturing environments.
- Deep understanding of plant safety, OSHA compliance, and employment law.
- Expertise in wage evaluation and compensation strategy.
- Experience managing benefits administration and working with external providers.
- Strong track record in recruitment, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Excellent communication, leadership, staff management and decision-making skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including experience with HRIS systems.
- SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
- Spanish speaking ability is an integral part of the job.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.