HR Manager - Keene, NH

HR Manager - Keene, NH

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world - improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

As the HR Manager for our Keene, New Hampshire plant, you will lead all human resources functions onsite and serve as a trusted business partner to plant leadership. You will develop and execute HR strategy aligned with the plant’s business plan and Timken’s values, advising managers on organizational design, change management, and people strategies that improve performance, engagement, and compliance. This role includes responsibility for talent acquisition, development, retention, compensation and benefits guidance, and employee relations. You will act as an advocate for employees while ensuring decisions are ethical, legally compliant, and consistent with company policy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy for the Keene plant that translates corporate objectives into prioritized, practical HR initiatives and tactics.

• Partner with plant leaders to provide ongoing HR consultation and solutions that are timely, effective, and cost-efficient.

• Coach and mentor managers and supervisors in effective management practices, communication, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Lead talent management activities including performance management, development plans, succession planning for key roles, and leadership development.

• Drive talent acquisition and staffing efforts for hourly and salaried roles; support workforce planning, right-sizing initiatives, and recruitment to meet business goals.

• Identify skill gaps and partner with managers to design or source training and development programs that build capability and high-performing teams.

• Serve as a local advisor on compensation and benefits matters, supporting corporate programs and recommending adjustments based on local market conditions to attract and retain talent.

• Develop and execute associate and labor relations strategies that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements (if any), and Timken policies; proactively maintain a positive employee relations climate.

• Lead or support organizational development activities such as restructuring, integrations, due diligence, and other initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and alignment with business strategy.

• Promote a workplace culture that reflects Timken’s values by ensuring fair, consistent, and ethical treatment of all employees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field with at least 10 years of progressive HR experience; OR

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field with at least 7 years of progressive HR experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, employee relations, and organizational development.

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, succession planning, and performance management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and change management capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

• High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to fair treatment.

• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.