About the Role
Seeking a hands-on HR operations leader who thrives in execution, process improvement, and developing teams. This role partners closely with senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives while leading the day-to-day operations of the HR function.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the HRVP and senior leadership to design and execute staffing, recruiting, compensation, and retention strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide broad oversight of the Employee Relations Team, including recruiting, disciplinary actions, employee issues, and inquiries.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the HR Manager on complex employee relations and staffing matters.
- Provide broad oversight to key annual processes, including performance review cycles and all EEO/AAP reporting requirements.
- Provide hands-on guidance and support to senior leaders when navigating difficult or sensitive employee relations matters.
- Identify organizational staffing and recruiting needs; develop and implement best practice hiring and talent acquisition strategies.
- Provide hands-on leadership for the organization’s HRIS platforms, including creating, preparing, analyzing, and reporting on HR data.
- Serve as a primary HR representative by delivering key organizational communications.
- Participate in quarterly Talent Reviews and partner with the learning & development business partner and HR team to ensure timely completion of follow-up actions and development plans.
- Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Update policies and practices as needed to maintain ongoing compliance and alignment with best practices.
- Plan and guide the professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- At least five (5) years of management experience in the Human Resources field required.
- Must be willing to work 8am-5pm in the office, Mon-Friday.
- Must possess strong to advanced competence in HRIS, Employee Relations, Compensation, and Recruiting functional areas.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
- Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
- Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
- Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
- Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions.
- Strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
- Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Skills
- Execution
- Process improvement
- Team development
- Staffing
- Recruiting
- Compensation
- Retention strategies
- Employee Relations
- HRIS platforms
- HR data analysis
- Organizational communications
- Talent Reviews
- Learning & Development
- Compliance with employment laws
- Policy updates
- Professional development planning
- Training
- Certification activities
Location
- Windsor, CT
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management experience (5+ years)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive starting salary
Benefits
- Relocation assistance of approximately $10,000
- Comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee appreciation events and perks
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Morris Group, Inc. is one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America.
- It is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States.
- The company's mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.
- Recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
