What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Human Resources Manager position at HL Mando America Corp?
Purpose:
The Senior Human Resources Manager for the Engineering Research & Development Center provides strategic and operational HR leadership to support highly skilled technical, scientific, and engineering teams. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to attract, develop, and retain top technical talent while ensuring compliance, organizational effectiveness, and a high-performance, innovation-driven culture.
Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):
- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the R&D center’s technical roadmap and long-term innovation goals
- Partner with engineering and research leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design
- Lead recruitment strategies for highly specialized engineering, scientific, and technical roles
- Oversee performance management systems tailored to project-based and research-driven work
- Manage employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution within a professional, technical environment
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, government research regulations, and corporate policies
- Support compensation and incentive programs competitive with engineering and R&D labor markets
- Guide learning and development initiatives, including technical career paths, leadership development, and knowledge retention
- Oversee HR operations, HRIS, policy development, and reporting for the R&D center
- Lead change management initiatives related to new programs, funding cycles, reorganizations, or growth
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting engineering, R&D, or technical organizations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven experience partnering with senior technical leaders and research executives.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices in regulated environments.
- Experience supporting project-based, matrixed, or multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Able to guide, motivate, and direct the team without any direct reports.
- Being insightful, collaborative, and optimistic.
- Managing conflicts amongst team members, being part of the solution facilitation.
- Establishing relationships and building trust amongst team and Stakeholders.
Legal Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Supervisory Responsibility: Manage and lead HR USA-2 Team
Working Conditions:
• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to company locations as required.
• Occasional exposure to R&D environments.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as needed.
Remote Work: Eligible for hybrid remote work schedule at management’s discretion.
Flexible Work: Flexible working hours if/as required to support two R&D Centers in Michigan.
Travel Frequency: Up to 20% travel.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package that include:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance and other Guardian supplemental benefits
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-recognized holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.