Senior HR Manager

About the Company

Our client is a global, engineering-driven organization operating in a highly technical manufacturing and R&D environment. The business is scaling through growth and integration, and success depends on operational rigor, disciplined change management, and leadership alignment at every level
.

HR is not a support function here. It is expected to operate with the same precision, judgment, and business acumen as the organization itself.

They are hiring a Senior HR Manager to partner with Director- and VP-level leaders across a multi-site U.S. footprint
, with a primary focus in Texas
.

This role goes well beyond site-level execution. It is a true senior business partner seat
, deeply involved in organizational change, integration, and policy harmonization in a complex, evolving environment.

You will be expected to:

• Lead through ambiguity
• Influence without formal authority
• Bring calm structure and sound judgment during periods of transition

If you are most comfortable in steady-state environments, this will not be the right role.

• Serve as a senior HR business partner to Director- and VP-level leaders
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership decision-making
• Lead and support large-scale change initiatives across functions and locations
• Anticipate people-related risks before they become operational issues

• Play a hands‑on role in M&A integrations
  , including people strategy, communications, and execution
• Drive harmonization of HR policies, practices, and programs across legacy organizations
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistent, practical deployment of programs
• Support restructuring, growth, and transformation initiatives without slowing the business

• Provide senior-level guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Ensure compliance with U.S. labor and employment regulations across multiple locations
• Partner with Legal and HR leadership on risk mitigation and policy governance
• Coach leaders through difficult performance and conduct issues with clarity and sound judgment

• Support succession planning and leadership development for critical roles
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, safety, and performance
• Influence leaders to adopt consistent people practices while maintaining operational momentum

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in a global organization
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments

• Proven experience with M&A integrations
  , change management, and policy harmonization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution
• Deep knowledge of U.S. labor and employment regulations
• Ability to influence senior leaders through credibility, judgment, and presence — not authority
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, evolving organizations
• Clear, direct communication style and strong decision-making under pressure

💰 $150,000–$170,000 base salary ➕
Up to 15% annual bonus

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

This is a senior-level HR role for a leader who knows how to navigate complexity, earn trust quickly, and help an organization move forward without losing momentum or credibility
.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you enjoy — or you know someone who fits this exactly — message me directly.