The Human Resources Manager shapes culture, leadership capability, and HR processes in a fast paced manufacturing environment, partnering with leadership to drive engagement, accountability, and long term business performance in a hybrid role with at least two in-office days near Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end employee engagement experience, driving biannual surveys and turning insights into action while leading high impact programs that strengthen connection, recognition, belonging, and an inclusive, value driven culture.
- Champion leadership and employee development by designing and implementing coaching, training, and growth initiatives that build capability, accountability, and career progression at all levels.
- Guide managers to address performance and employee relations issues through coaching, clear communication, and constructive conflict resolution, fostering accountability and growth.
- Lead the annual performance cycle by partnering with department leaders to create individual coaching plans for all salaried employees, ensuring open, honest, and action-oriented feedback to drive growth and performance.
- Develop, implement, and manage HR policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with company goals and compliance requirements.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Administer benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and workers’ compensation.
- Manage and continually evaluate compensation programs by monitoring market trends, conducting salary surveys, and ensuring competitive pay structures for all roles.
- Maintain HRIS and personnel records with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
- Coordinate safety and training programs in conjunction with the Safety Manager and department heads.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning.
- Act as a liaison between employees and management to address questions, concerns, and feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust at all levels.
- Proactive, organized, and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with HRIS systems such as Paycom, Paylocity, ADP, or similar, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Technologies
- Paycom
- Paylocity
- ADP
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Summary
This role offers the opportunity to influence how the company grows, leads, and engages its people by building structure, culture, and leadership capability. The Human Resources Manager will shape the organization’s future through strategic HR leadership and people development.
Company Overview
ECS Environmental Solutions specializes in air quality control, delivering innovative systems for air pollution and odor management. With over 100 years of combined experience, we help industries and municipalities stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations. Our installations span North America, providing an end-to-end approach from source to solution.
Position Details
Work location: Hybrid remote in Belton, TX 76513.
Application Questions
- Which of the following areas have you directly owned? (Select all that apply.)
- FMLA
- FLSA
- ADA accommodations
- Workers’ compensation
- Performance management cycles
- Compensation planning / salary benchmarking
- HRIS administration
- Describe your experience owning and leading employee engagement efforts (for example: surveys, action planning, or engagement programs). Please be specific.
- Have you supported HR operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment?
- Yes – 5+ years
- Yes – 2–4 years
- Some exposure, but not my primary background
- No
- How comfortable are you coaching managers and developing or facilitating training programs to strengthen leadership capability (for example, performance management, accountability, communication, or people leadership)?
- Very comfortable – I regularly coach managers and lead or facilitate leadership training
- Comfortable – I have experience coaching managers and supporting leadership training
- Some experience, but limited hands-on ownership
- Little to no experience
