Sr HR Manager - PGT

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

Why work at MITER Brands?

If you have a passion for developing others, championing engagement, and enhancing teamwork, this may be the right opportunity for you. Additional attributes will include a minimum of five years of Human Resources leadership experience in talent development, team member engagement, staffing, retention, safety management/workers compensation, and managing the overall team member life cycle experience.

We offer opportunities to lead a high-performing team, advance your career, participate in a strong leadership incentive plan, and partner with others across the location and company to effect positive change in one of the most respected window companies in the world.    

• The team member holding this role is expected to Lead and deploy HR strategic initiatives both within the local plant, as well as across the business unit consistent with the Company’s strategic plan.
• Serve as an active member of the local management team providing leadership in the areas of Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations, ensuring alignment between the business operations and the HR practices and objectives.

• Lead the PGT/WinDoor Venice HR Team (currently consisting of 3 HR Generalists, 1 HR Manager, 1 HR Coordinator, and 1 HR Admin Assistant).

• Build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization and manage a variety of complex HR initiatives.
• Manage change processes within the location ensuring clear understanding of roles & responsibilities. 
• Analyze workforce trends, data, and statistics and provide professional guidance to management based on this information.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Train functional managers on new policies or procedures.
• Continually improve the effectiveness of local HR programs by developing strategies to improve the Team Member Experience.
• Lead the development efforts for supervisors and managers to increase their leadership effectiveness. 
• Identify opportunities in current processes/practices and partner with others to drive continuous improvement. 
• Address team member concerns to support win-win solutions when possible.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to resolve performance and conduct issues. 
• Provide support to the location’s Safety program including managing Workers’ Compensation.
• Manage profitable partnerships with our growing and developing Centers of Excellence: 
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Team to deliver the recruitment and selection of exempt and non-exempt positions for the location.  This may include temporary and contract team members.
• Partner with the Comp & Benefits team to manage escalation of benefits related issues.  Oversee benefits enrollment, terminations, 401K, STD, LTD etc.
• Oversee payroll functions to ensure accuracy and on-time submission. 
• Collaborate with location and enterprise leadership to ensure compliance requirements are met. 
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in a relevant field. 
• 7-10 years HR Generalist experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.   Experiencing leading an HR Team Preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Great communication skills and work well with manufacturing team members and leaders.
• Have knowledge of all aspects of HR including benefits, recruiting, compensation, training, payroll, policies & procedures
• Collaboration skills working within HR and across multiple functions and teams.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding employment practices
• Ability to manage and prioritize time efficiently and effectively to complete projects and assignments timely and accurately.
• Superior presentation and analytical skills plus demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.