Company: Hoffman Building Technologies FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: President, Hoffman Building Technologies Position Summary The Senior HR Manager serves as the senior human resources leader for Hoffman Building Technologies (HBT), one of four divisions of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc., an employee-owned (ESOP) commercial HVAC company. This is a strategic role focused on workforce planning, organizational design, and HR direction for the division, in close partnership with division leadership, corporate HR, and the corporate Talent Acquisition and Benefits teams. This role is best suited to an HR leader who can set direction, develop HR talent, and engage with division leadership at a strategic level, while staying available to guide complex or high-stakes matters. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership • Build HR capability and bench strength within the division Strategic HR Leadership & Workforce Planning • Serve as the senior HR advisor to Hoffman Building Technologies leadership, shaping HR strategy that supports the division's business objectives • Lead workforce planning for the division, including succession planning for key roles and long-term staffing strategy • Partner with division leadership on organizational design and structure Employee Relations & Performance Management • Provide oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary action • Ensure consistency in performance management practices and documentation across HBT • Partner with division leadership on organizational and staffing decisions • Partner with the corporate Talent Acquisition team on HBT hiring strategy, including workforce forecasting, role requirements, and support for hiring managers on key positions Compensation & Benefits • Manage compensation benchmarking, job description development, and pay decisions for HBT roles • Partner with the corporate Benefits and HR team on division-level benefits strategy and communication • Oversee administration of incentive and bonus plans for HHY positions Compliance & Policy • Ensure HBT practices comply with federal, state, and local employment law across the company's operating states (North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia) • Partner with HR to implement and enforce company-wide policies at the division level Employee Engagement & ESOP Culture • Set the division's strategy for employee engagement and recognition • Help reinforce ESOP education and ownership culture among HHY employees • Serve as a visible HR leadership presence across HHY locations Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience • 7+ years of HR management experience, including experience managing HR staff • Strong working knowledge of employment law, including multi-state compliance • Demonstrated experience leading employee relations matters and performance management processes • Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality Preferred • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification • Experience in a manufacturing, construction, or skilled trades environment • Experience working within an ESOP or employee-ownership culture • Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR data analysis Core Competencies • Strategic partnership with operational leadership • Ability to lead, coach, and develop HR staff • Sound, consistent decision-making in employee relations matters • Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization • Ability to balance division-specific needs with company-wide consistency • Comfortable operating independently across multiple sites This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman Building Technologies. No phone calls or drop-ins please. EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled