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Manager, Human Resources

Columbus McKinnon
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
3510 North Orchard Knob Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2026
Job Summary/Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and implementing HR practices at the site level to enable the business unit/function to achieve broader business objectives. This role leads a team of HR professionals. Achievement of key HR objectives is critical through effective leadership of HR team members and collaboration with business leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as coach and business partner to leadership teams within a unit, function, or site.
  • Actively manage employee relations. Facilitate the process between employees and leadership to discuss/resolve issues.
  • Oversees that staffing and recruiting process complies legally and with company policies and procedures.
  • Employ data-driven approach, partner with management to determine best strategy/actions for maintaining production staffing levels.
  • Analyze training and development needs and implement the training and development agenda.
  • Drive consistent application of employment policies and employee development by reviewing management actions; advising managers; reviewing disciplinary, appraisal & counseling actions.
  • Direct the recruitment, selection, promotion, and onboarding of talent.
  • Lead core HR processes: performance appraisal, compensation, objective setting, and organizational capability/succession planning.
  • Promote employee engagement and partner with leaders to drive a values-based performance culture.
  • Provide sound HR judgment when problem solving and making decisions to support the client group.
  • Partner with leadership teams to implement successful organizational changes.
  • Collaborate with HR colleagues within the business unit and across the enterprise (e.g., Talent, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Field HR) to drive implementation of HR projects and initiatives.
  • Manage and execute HR programs and projects independently and as part of cross-functional teams that address organizational needs and goals.
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with effective communication and follow-through on commitments.
  • Coach, mentor and develop direct reports to achieve goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Change agent mentality along with coaching capability.
  • Strong ability to influence business leadership decisions.
  • Strong employee relations skills and business management coaching.
  • Confidence in delegating tasks to employees.
  • High tolerance for ambiguity.
  • Experience in investigations and resolving employee conflicts.
  • Ability to manage conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Travel Percentage <10%

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of HR experience or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
  • 2+ leadership experience required.
  • Preferred SPHR, PHR, or SCP certification.
  • Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.

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