Senior HR Manager

Senior HR Manager

Location : Danbury, CT (Hybrid - at least 50% in office)

Schedule : 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm or 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Pay Range : $75,000-$85,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

A well-established, family-run manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Senior HR Manager to support HR operations across a multi-shift environment. This is a highly visible role supporting employees, supervisors, and leadership through payroll administration, benefits management, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR processes. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, and confident managing HR in a manufacturing culture with a diverse workforce.

This role requires someone comfortable owning HR processes independently, including weekly payroll, reporting, and supporting employee inquiries across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and process weekly payroll for multi-shift manufacturing employees

Manage benefits administration , including enrollments, changes, and inquiries

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations , providing guidance to supervisors and staff

Ensure HR compliance , maintaining accurate documentation, policies, and reporting

Support HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and recordkeeping

Participate in and help run the internal fairness committee

Communicate effectively with a diverse employee population, including Spanish-speaking employees

Partner closely with leadership to support HR operations and contribute to a positive work environment

Travel quarterly (approximately half a week each quarter, all expenses covered) to collaborate with a partner HR team in St. Louis

Qualifications

Must-Haves :

5+ years of HR experience

Experience in payroll and benefits administration

Solid Excel skills and comfort with HR systems

Strong organizational and communication abilities

Ability to travel quarterly

Nice-to-Haves :

Spanish language skills

Experience overseeing or helping develop HR processes and policies

Previous experience supporting multiple shifts or hourly labor workforces