Area Human Resources Manager

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. Provide HR leadership and support across multiple operating locations .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, labor relations, and compliance with employment laws while effectively managing HR initiatives across multiple locations. Proven ability to coach leaders, conduct investigations, and develop employee engagement strategies.

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Employee RelationsLabor RelationsEmployment LawTraining And DevelopmentHR Leadership

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's Degree In Human ResourcesFive Years Of HR ExperienceGrievance HandlingLabor Contract AdministrationWage-And-Hour RequirementsWorkplace InvestigationsEmployee Engagement Action PlansPerformance ManagementCompliance With Employment LawsUnionized Workforce Support

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSound JudgmentAbility To Handle Sensitive Information ConfidentiallyAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office SoftwareHR Systems

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionOrganizational Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide HR leadership and support across multiple operating locations
Advise regional and location leaders on employee relations, dispute resolution, policy interpretation, performance management, leave administration, and compensation
Support labor relations, including grievance handling and labor contract administration, in partnership with management and labor counsel
Maintain regular contact with assigned locations to build effective relationships with employees and managers
Conduct workplace investigations and support responses to agency complaints and internal or external audits
Coach managers on addressing employee concerns consistently and appropriately
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage-and-hour requirements
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring initiatives and staffing needs associated with new operations
Deliver training on employee relations, performance management, and employment practices
Develop employee engagement action plans and monitor progress
Support leadership development, organizational changes, and location openings and closings
Implement HR initiatives and report results to regional leadership
Maintain regular site presence at all assigned area locations and travel throughout the assigned Connecticut and New England territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
At least five years of HR experience, including employee relations, labor relations, employment law, and training and development
Experience supporting unionized workforces and managing labor relations
Residence in the Hartford, CT area or willingness to relocate before starting
Ability to travel and maintain a regular site presence at all assigned area locations
Working knowledge of employment laws and wage-and-hour requirements
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills
Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Proficiency with standard office software and HR systems
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and partner effectively with employees and leaders
English proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays
Access to earned-wage and employee rewards programs
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
A supportive, collaborative work environment