Human Resource Manager

POSITION:

The Human Resources Manager serves as the lead HR partner for Sterling Operations and Manufacturing, providing strategic and operational HR leadership in support of hourly and salaried employee populations. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive employee engagement, workforce effectiveness, talent development, organizational capability, and compliance with employment laws and company policies. The Human Resources Manager leads a team of HR professionals and is accountable for the successful execution of human resources programs and initiatives that support a safe, productive, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner. Two Human Resources Generalists and a Human Resources Administrator report to this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the day-to-day Human Resources operations for the Sterling manufacturing facility and associated support functions.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies, succession

plans, and staffing models that support operational goals and business performance.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to Human Resources Generalists and

Human Resources Administrative staff.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management,

talent development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.

• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective

actions, and policy interpretation.

• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of hourly and salaried employees.
• Lead site-level talent review, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Support annual HR processes, including performance management, compensation planning, engagement surveys, and workforce reviews.
• Monitor and analyze key workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, retention, engagement staffing levels, and talent pipeline health to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety leadership to support a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Lead HR-related change management and organizational initiatives supporting business transformation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster a culture aligned with Wahl's values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Strong employee relations and labor law knowledge.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment with an hourly workforce strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and safety regulations.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, workforce analytics, and reporting tools to support decision-making preferred.
• An appreciation and respect for the diversity of all individuals in the workplace along with modeling the Company’s values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions that are in alignment with the overall company strategy.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Must be proactive in nature with strong analytical and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.