What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager - East Branches position at American Air Filter Company?
AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter and the AAF International brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries with over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.
We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.
Our culture of continuous improvement, safety, and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.
Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html
AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.
Position Objective:
The Human Resources Manager - East Branches is responsible for managing all HR functions for multiple branch locations in the eastern US, ensuring consistent implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs. This role partners with branch managers and senior leadership to foster a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with labor laws, and support talent management initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. This key role also works collaboratively with corporate HR and other leaders on organizational HR projects, initiatives and support needs.
Key Accountabilities:
Recruitment & Staffing
*Partner with branch managers to assess staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
*Oversee the hiring process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
*Ensure branch staffing levels meet operational requirements.
Employee Relations & Engagement
*Act as a trusted HR advisor to branch leaders and employees.
*Resolve employee concerns and workplace conflicts in a timely and fair manner.
*Organize and oversee employee engagement programs and recognition initiatives.
Training & Development
*Identify training needs at each branch and coordinate skill-building programs.
*Support leadership development and succession planning.
*Monitor compliance training completion.
Performance Management
*Guide managers through goal-setting, performance appraisals, and coaching processes.
*Collaborating with branch leaders, address employee underperformance with appropriate action plans.
*Encourage a culture of continuous feedback and improvement.
Compliance & Policy Enforcement
*Ensure branches comply with individual state and federal labor laws, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
*Conduct HR audits and recommend corrective actions where needed.
*Stay updated on employment legislation changes and communicate impacts to branch leadership.
HR Administration & Reporting
*Maintain accurate HR records, including attendance, payroll inputs, and electronic personnel files via AAF's HRIS and payroll systems.
*Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to corporate and branch leadership.
*Assist employees with benefits and leave management.
Position Requirements:
This role requires regular travel to eastern branch locations and the flexibility to address HR issues across multiple time zones or shifts. **Travel up to 50%**
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred);
- 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a multi-location or branch-based role;
- In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and talent management strategies;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills;
- Ability to travel to branch locations regularly;
- Ability to foster teamwork and multiple levels;
- Ability to develop and mentor others;
- Strong coaching and management skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to influence others.;
- Problem/situation analysis;
- Analytical thinking skills;
- Confidentiality and absolute integrity.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
