What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Mott Corporation?
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Reporting: Director of Human Resources
Mission of the position: To align Human Resources strategies with Operations Department goals in order to drive organizational performance and foster a productive and engaged workforce. This involves collaborating closely with leadership and departments to understand business needs, develop talent, enhance employee experience, drive change where needed and ensure compliance. Part of supporting the Operations department includes completing regulatory compliance reporting as well as employee leave programs. The right candidate for this role is a strategic thinker, has high emotional intelligence, effective change management skills and is trustworthy with high ethical standards.
Company: Mott is a technology driven, high precision filtration company trusted by the world’s best technical and performance brands across four core markets: Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration. Our products can be found everywhere - including lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars! The company’s strategic vision is to deliver technological breakthroughs where none currently exist. Established in 1959 and located in Farmington, Connecticut (90 miles from NYC and Boston), the company has tripled in size over the last 5 years. Mott is poised for significant expansion over the next 5 years.
This is an in-person position based in Farmington, CT. Compensation package includes base salary, bonus, and 401k match. This is once in a lifetime opportunity to drive positive change and work in a dynamic, bureaucracy-free environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Become a trusted business advisor to key stakeholders by providing proactive HR guidance and insights that align with business objectives.
- Employee Relations: Proactively consult with management to ensure superior employee engagement and to constructively address performance management concerns.
- Talent Acquisition: Work with internal TA team to recruit, hire and onboard game changing talent, in partnership with hiring managers.
- Talent Development: Establish professional development programs to improve critical skills, maximize job satisfaction and expedite skill building to meet current and future business needs.
- Compensation: Complete analysis and make recommendations on competitive pay practices, including annual and off-cycle increases.
- Compliance: Ensure legal compliance with all benefits, FMLA, Workers Compensation and mandated training.
Major Challenges:
- Managing a high-volume workforce in a fast-paced, labor-intensive environment
- Handling employee relations issues effectively while maintaining positive morale.
- Adapting HR practices to a dynamic manufacturing setting with multiple shifts.
Expected Performance Outcomes:
- Improve management capability in recruiting talent for current and future needs.
- Timely and fair resolution of employee relations issues, reducing disputes and grievances.
- Increased efficiency in HR processes, reducing administrative burdens and improving HR service delivery.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5-8 years of HR experience, preferable in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Experience in recruitment, performance management and employee engagement
Skills:
- Exceptional critical thinking, strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to coach, consult and influence others
- Approachable and employee-focused with a strong sense of integrity
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive and results-oriented, with strong attention to detail
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills to influence managers and employees
