Human Resources Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Come join Powerex an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology where engineering excellence innovation and customer impact drive everything we do.

WHO WE ARE:

Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades our teams of engineers technicians and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable application driven solutions.

As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects develop technical expertise and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

Human Resources Manager

Location: Mt. Juliet TN (with occasional travel to Harrison OH)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

Powerex is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support our growing organization and lead the day-to-day execution of HR operations. Based in our Mt. Juliet location this role will support employees and leaders across our two locations as well as members of our field-based sales team.

This is a hands-on HR role with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle. The HR Manager will be responsible for ensuring core HR processes run effectively while identifying opportunities to simplify improve and streamline how we work. The ideal candidate enjoys both the operational side of HR and the opportunity to take on increasingly strategic work as they develop within the organization.

Working closely with the Director of Human Resources and supported by a part-time HR Coordinator this position offers significant visibility into the business and the opportunity to grow into broader HR leadership responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers across the organization.
• Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities including job postings candidate management interviews offers pre-employment requirements and onboarding.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes including new hires transfers promotions compensation changes organizational changes and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee information and complete HR transactions within Workday and other HR systems.
• Coordinate benefits leave payroll-related changes and other employee programs in partnership with centralized support teams.
• Support performance management talent development succession planning employee engagement and other company-wide HR initiatives.
• Partner with managers to ensure HR processes policies and programs are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Maintain HR records reporting compliance requirements and recurring HR activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify automate and improve HR processes with a focus on reducing administrative work and improving the employee and manager experience.
• Develop and maintain HR processes tools documentation and standard work that create greater consistency and efficiency.
• Support workforce planning organizational initiatives and other strategic HR projects in partnership with the Director of Human Resources.
• Provide support for additional HR priorities and projects as the needs of the business evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience preferably in a generalist HR Business Partner or HR Manager capacity.
• Broad working knowledge of HR practices across recruiting onboarding benefits leave administration performance management HR systems and employment compliance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing industrial or similar operational environment preferred.
• Experience with Workday HRIS strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficient processes and develop practical sustainable improvements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Sound judgment discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on today while helping build a more efficient HR function for tomorrow. The right person will be naturally curious organized resourceful and interested in understanding the business beyond HR.

This role is particularly well suited for an HR professional who has developed a strong generalist foundation and is ready for greater ownership visibility and the opportunity to grow into broader HR leadership responsibilities.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.