Manager Human Resources

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing, partnering and overseeing operations to achieve corporate HR objectives pertaining to attracting, developing and retaining associates. The HR manager provides leadership to a team of HR professionals, acting as a catalyst for change and driving the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for functioning as the key business partner to senior leadership at both the executive and director levels
• Responsible for partnering with HR customers to develop and execute a strategy to drive the full life cycle of talent management
• Responsible for indirect leadership for HR directors or managers at international locations
• Develop specific department objectives to support the company’s business goals, create action plans, and monitor progress to ensure expected results
• Establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with all levels of HR customers
• Facilitate and maintain the merit planning (hourly / salaried) to ensure fair and equitable pay utilizing corporate guidelines
• Manage staffing requirements for service and functional groups by coordinating the execution of resources and support for recruiting activities while emphasizing the equal importance of business results and competency development
• Coordinate Affirmative Action plans are in place and in compliance
• Coach management team members on associate development, including performance management
• Support departmental plans (focus groups, team meetings, actions) to address associate survey results and promote continuous improvement within the areas
• Provide subject matter expertise on organizational and talent reviews for the service and functional groups
• Coach management teams on associate development, including performance management and disciplinary actions
• Ensure site and functional area decisions are handled fairly and consistently and are in line with corporate policies and goals
• Ensure the communication of information regarding corporate programs or announcements occurs in a timely, clear, and concise manner (benefits, training, organizational development)
• Enhance and drive for efficiencies across the departmental areas of HR support specific to attracting, developing and retaining Swagelok associates
• Provide relevant talent management measures to enable business decision making
• Approximate # of direct reports: Direct Reports: 2; Indirect Reports: 5-8

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required (concentration in human resources/labor relations, psychology or business is preferred)

Experience: 7+ years of human resources management experience leading a team if HR direct reports required, manufacturing experience a plus. Strong computer software skills (i.e. MS Office, Org Plus, etc.), interviewing, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Skills/Knowledge: Must be able to resolve conflict, problem solve and manage relationships with broad human resources knowledge. Exceptional customer service, sense of urgency, ownership, and detail orientation are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required to engage executive leadership and all associates.

Critical Competencies:

• Self-Management: Emotional Self-Control, Transparency, Adaptability, Initiative, Optimism
• Relationship Management: Change Catalyst, Influence, Conflict Management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Developing Others
• Self-Awareness: Emotional Self-Awareness, Self Confidence
• Social Awareness: Empathy, Organizational Awareness, Service Orientation
• Transformational Leadership: Strategic Thinking

Working conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

To apply:

1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.