Manager, Human Resources

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.

“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position provides the Human Resources leadership for a designated location to plan, direct, and implement Human Resources policies and practices. Working in conjunction with Corporate Human Resources, the position implements and administers activities such as employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, workers' compensation, employee recognition and communications.

This is a multi-site, on-site HR Manager position requiring the candidate to divide their work week between our Leominster, MA and Pawtucket, RI locations. Additionally, quarterly travel to our facility in Saint Albans City, VT is required.

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resources and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Works with Director of Compensation and Benefits to analyze trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Works with the Business Team to determine training needs at the RI plant. Procures programs or utilizes established Corporate Training.
• Implements communications systems to ensure all locations have access to relevant Human Resources information in a timely manner.
• Working in conjunction with Corporate Human Resources, plans, directs, organizes, implements and maintains systems to achieve company goals in the areas of:
• • Company policies
  • Employee benefits
  • Compensation programs
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employment practices
  • Compliance with all mandated regulations
  • Staff training and development (TQA, supervisory skills, etc.)

• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The position has budget responsibility (training) of under $100,000

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Position requires 8 years and up to 10 years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

NOTE: The above job description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.