Manager, Human Resources, Operations Center - MANAG001942-00001

Focus on Employee Experience. Supportive Leadership Team. Amazing Co-Workers. Relationship Building. Culture of Innovation. A career in Human Resources can be extremely rewarding, even during challenging times! The next stop on your journey may be serving as Altra’s Manager, Human Resources!

The Manager, Human Resources will lead a team of four HR team members and support all HR functions, including talent acquisition, payroll and HRIS management, organizational health and safety, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and wellness program planning. This position works closely with Altra’s VP, Human Resources in our Onalaska WI Operations Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Communicate department and individual goals and evaluate job expectations with staff through coaching, guidance, and counseling needs.

Participate in personnel events including, but not limited to hiring, coaching, training, reviewing timecards, approving time off requests, conducting monthly one-on-ones, and departing employees.

Work with key initiatives that help further develop employee engagement, including Altra’s employee recognition program; stay, transfer, and exit interviews; teambuilding activities through all Altra,employee engagement surveys, analysis, recommendations, and follow-through.

Be a strategic partner with Altra’s compensation and benefit package.

Work with a multi-state employee base from an employment law and tax perspective.

Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Human Resources emphasis, or related degree. Progressive work experience within the Human Resources discipline may be considered in lieu of degree. Previous supervisory experience, experience working in a multi-state environment, and either an HRCI or SHRM designation is preferred.

Advanced working knowledge of computers including word processing, spreadsheet software, and HRIS management is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent organizational skills. Local and national travel is expected.

Working in-office in Onalaska, WI is preferred, but willing to consider a blended schedule for the right candidate.

Please note: Due to year-end for both Altra and potential candidates, screening for this position will begin after the 1st of the year.

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive Market Salary

Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, group life insurance, and supplemental life and disability insurance options

Up to a 6% Employer-matched 401(k) + 3% additional employer contribution!

Paid time off, volunteer time off, and your birthday off (paid)!

Employee-only perks and discounts

Relocation costs will be considered

Why join the Altra team?

Commitment to community engagement with a focus on youth initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion; financial literacy; and Altra Gives Back campaigns, focused on giving back to the communities we serve!

Professional growth and advancement opportunities – job shadows, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of Altra) and peer mentorship programs, on-site training, tuition assistance, and our very own Altra University!

An Innovative and forward-thinking culture driven by our dedicated Business Innovation team.

An award-winning wellness program that promotes a work life balance and healthy living! Monthly challenges, mental health benefits, membership discounts, a Fitbit for all employees on Day 1, and an on-site fitness center at our Onalaska Operations Center!

Altra is proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company six years in a row; 92% of our employees say Altra is a great place to work! At Altra, we invest in each other and work together to make a difference in the communities we serve and to help people live their best life!

We support diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team, it’s where YOU belong

Experience

Required

Progressive work experience within the Human Resources discipline may be considered in lieu of degree.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Human Resources emphasis, or related degree.

Preferred

HRCI or SHRM designation is preferred.

Experience working in a multi-state environment is preferred.

Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field