Freudenberg

HRManager

$110–125k Northfield, New Hampshire, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“HR Manager at Freudenberg. Skills: Organizational development, Talent management, Labor relations. Lead HR strategy. Execute HR strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive measurable business impact

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related, Proven leadership experience, Organizational development background, Talent management background, Partner effectively with business leaders, Influence decision-making, Hands-on labor relations experience, Unionized manufacturing environment, Unionized industrial environment, Solid knowledge of employment law, Solid knowledge of HR compliance, Solid knowledge of safety regulations, Experience managing full-cycle talent acquisition, Experience managing workforce planning, Competitive labor market experience, Problem-solving skills, Change management skills, Build trust, Drive results

Nice to Have

Related advanced degree, Equivalent experience

What You'll Do.

Focus on organizational development

Focus on workforce planning

Focus on building leadership capability

Act as trusted business partner

Align HR initiatives with operational goals

Drive measurable business impact

Manage labor relations

Foster positive employee relations

Oversee succession planning

Oversee retention strategies

Drive performance management

Support performance management

Drive learning initiatives

Support learning initiatives

Drive compensation benefits programs

Support compensation benefits programs

Ensure compliance with employment regulations

Ensure compliance with labor regulations

Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Uphold company policies

Uphold company standards

Promote employee engagement

Promote employer branding

Promote values-driven workplace

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with site leadership

Full Job Description

**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!** # Responsibilities: * Lead HR strategy and execution, focusing on organizational development, workforce planning, and building leadership capability across the site. * Act as a trusted business partner to site leadership, aligning HR initiatives with operational goals and driving measurable business impact. * Manage labor relations in a union environment, including contract administration, grievance handling, and fostering positive employee relations. * Oversee the full talent lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, development, succession planning, and retention strategies. * Drive and support performance management, learning initiatives, and compensation/benefits programs to grow and engage employees. * Ensure compliance with all employment, labor, and safety regulations, while upholding company policies and standards. * Champion a strong culture by promoting employee engagement, employer branding, and a proactive, values-driven workplace. # Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred. * Proven leadership experience with a strong background in organizational development and talent management. * Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making at all levels. * Hands-on labor relations experience within a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment. * Solid knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and safety regulations. * Experience managing full-cycle talent acquisition and workforce planning in a competitive labor market. * Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills, with the ability to build trust and drive results. $110,000 - $125,000 Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity e

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