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About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven and experienced HR Manager to lead and evolve our HR function during a key phase of growth. This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day HR operations while building scalable processes, strengthening internal partnerships, and supporting a culture of accountability and performance. The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, coach, and operator.

Job Duties:

· Manage, coach, and develop a team of HR Generalists and support staff

· Foster a collaborative, high-performing HR team that acts as a true partner to the business

· Oversee the administration of benefits, leave programs, and payroll in partnership with Finance and external vendors

· Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks are compliant, current, and effectively communicated

· Lead internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies

· Navigate both union and non-union environments with a strong understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and employee engagement strategies; support consistent, compliant, and collaborative workplace practices across all settings

· Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and other ER matters

· Support a consistent and fair approach to performance issues while minimizing risk and promoting engagement

· Partner with leadership and corporate recruiters to support strategic hiring needs across departments ensuring timely, compliant, and candidate-friendly experiences

· Lead onboarding efforts that drive early engagement and reduce time-to-productivity

· Identify and implement improvements to HR workflows, systems, and processes to support a scaling organization

· Leverage HRIS and data to inform decisions, track key metrics, and streamline administrative tasks.

· Serve as a champion of company values and culture, supporting initiatives that enhance engagement, development, and leadership alignment

Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leaders during times of change, growth, or organizational transition

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience required

· Five plus years of progressive HR experience with required

· Two plus years in a supervisory or HR leadership role required

· Two plus years of experience in union relations required

· Solid knowledge of HR functions including employee relations, benefits, 401k, payroll, and compliance required

· Experience managing and improving HR systems and workflows required

· Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices required

· Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across diverse teams and stakeholders required

· Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills required

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment required

· Passion for continuous learning and contributing to organizational growth required

· Commitment to upholding core company values required

· Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background screenings required

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift 50 lbs or more for extended periods required

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with Paylocity and Workable preferred

· Experience supporting a growing or restructuring organization preferred

· PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

• 401K and bonuses

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

• PTO and paid holidays provided

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years