Human Resources Manager

Southworth

. Serve as the onsite HR leader and trusted people strategy partner for the SIGI headquarters site .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeFalmouth • Maine • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR management, talent acquisition, and organizational change initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment laws and enhancing workforce effectiveness. Proficient in leveraging HR Information Systems for data management and analysis to drive informed decision-making.

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Strategic HR ManagementTalent Acquisition PartnershipOrganizational Change InitiativesEnd-to-End Payroll AdministrationHR Information Systems (HRIS)

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningSuccession PlanningEmployee RelationsCompensation AnalysisPolicy ApplicationRisk AssessmentAudit ReadinessTime and Attendance ManagementPayroll ControlsCompliance with Employment Laws

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HR Information Systems (HRIS)Microsoft Office SuiteATS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Human Resources ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessWorkforce InsightsCulture TransformationEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the onsite HR leader and trusted people strategy partner for the SIGI headquarters site
Shape and execute site-level people strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, operational priorities, and workforce needs
Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce risk, talent strategy, and culture transformation
Provide forward-looking workforce insights on trends, capacity risks, engagement, and leadership capability
Translate enterprise talent, workforce, and HR strategies into scalable site execution
Elevate workforce data into Americas and AMS HR strategy discussions
Partner with the HR Director to apply HR frameworks consistently across regional Americas sites
Contribute to AMS-wide HR initiatives, pilots, and continuous improvement efforts
Lead strategic workforce planning, staffing models, skills, and capacity planning
Drive talent acquisition partnership, internal mobility, leadership pipelines, and succession planning
Lead talent reviews, succession planning discussions, and development planning for key roles
Coach leaders and strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and organizational culture
Lead organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, role clarity, process redesign, and new operating model adoption
Advise leaders on complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, documentation, and risk mitigation
Identify people risks and implement strategies to reduce legal exposure, turnover, and engagement challenges
Ensure consistent application of company policies and values
Provide end-to-end payroll administration and accuracy for site employees
Review time and attendance, validate payroll inputs, resolve discrepancies, and support audits
Support compensation analysis, pay decisions, and audits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements
Maintain HR governance, documentation standards, and audit readiness
Improve HR and payroll processes, employee experience, and operational effectiveness
Partner with Operations, Finance, and the AMS HR team to deliver integrated people solutions
Serve as a visible HR expert across shifts and steward company culture and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field or work equivalency
8–10 years of experience in a senior HRBP, senior HR Generalist, or HR Manager role
8–10 years of progressively responsible senior-level HR Business Partner, Site HR Manager, or equivalent experience
Experience serving as the primary onsite HR leader in partnership with multi-site and/or regional HR leadership
Ability to translate enterprise HR, talent, and workforce strategies into scalable site execution
Experience partnering with regional HR leadership across multiple sites
Strategic HR management and business partnership experience
Experience leading strategic workforce planning, staffing models, skills, and capacity planning
Experience with talent acquisition partnership, internal mobility, leadership pipelines, and succession planning
Experience facilitating talent reviews, succession discussions, and development planning
Experience coaching leaders and driving organizational culture and performance expectations
Experience leading organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, role clarity, process redesign, and adoption of new operating models
Advanced experience overseeing complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and sensitive workforce issues
Strong knowledge of risk assessment, documentation standards, policy application, and non-union employee relations practices
Experience with end-to-end payroll administration, time and attendance, payroll inputs, discrepancies, audits, wage and hour regulations, payroll controls, and compliance
Experience supporting compensation analysis, pay decisions, and audits
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements
Experience maintaining HR governance, audit readiness, and disciplined process execution
Proficiency using HR Information Systems (HRIS) for data management and analysis
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote, and Copilot
Experience with HRIS, compensation, and ATS systems
SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
Proven communication, problem-solving, leadership, strategic thinking, business acumen, and proactive problem-solving skills
High judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive matters
Superior interpersonal, executive presence, influence, conflict management, networking, prioritization, organization, and collaboration skills
Ability to advise, challenge, and partner credibly with senior leaders
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment and under pressure
Ability to operate with high autonomy, accountability, and an enterprise mindset
Authorized to work in the United States; immigration visa sponsorship is not currently provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability