HR Manager/Sr. HR Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join the Audio Video Division in Warsaw, IN. The role serves as an internal consultant to organizational leaders, partnering to build high-performing teams and plan for future growth through the design and implementation of comprehensive human resources programs. This includes organizational talent development, succession planning, engagement, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, recruiting and retention, compliance, and workplace safety. Additionally, the role leads and manages HR projects and initiatives—such as process improvements, technology implementations, and cross-functional programs—ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and measurable impact on business objectives. 

What Will You Do?

• As a member of the HR team, provide positive support to the organization and build and maintain effective relationships with employees and managers at all levels to assist in gaining awareness of employee and business needs; act as internal consultant to drive improvements; serve as a trusted advisor for managers and employees  
• Participate in strategic workforce planning within the organization, including defining staffing needs 
• Provide leadership and consulting support to company leaders to achieve corporate objectives and business growth 
• Partner with leadership to effectively support organization, business, and team issues 
• Streamline business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the department 
• Effective deployment of employee engagement programs 
• Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement competitive compensation strategies, conduct annual salary reviews, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and market benchmarks. 
• Answer any questions and/or requests by governmental agencies, including employee complaints; represent the company at hearings  
• Analyze feedback trends and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement 
• Administer Human Resources policies and programs; ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulation is followed 
• Partner with supervisors and managers to resolve employee relations issues and answer requests for information on policy interpretation or processes; maintain complete and accurate employee relations notes, records, and logs 
• Partner with business leaders to guide the performance management process, ensuring clear goal-setting, timely feedback, and development planning that drives individual and organizational success. 
• In coordination with Corporate HR, Facilities, IT departments, accurately process employee changes for new hires, transfers, terminations, etc. to ensure all logistics are initiated 
• In conjunction with EH&S Manager, support investigations of workplace accidents and assist in facilitating timely reporting of accidents and incidents for worker’s compensation and OSHA log reporting 
• Timely escalate unusual or complicated issues to manager accordingly 
• Project Management: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned HR projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets 
  • Partner with HR leadership and business units to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure clarity and accountability. 
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to support successful adoption of new HR programs, systems, and policies. 
  • Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and prepare updates for leadership to assess impact and ROI. 
• Initiate and assist with the creation, development, and implementation of processes and procedures 
• Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Company’s policies and procedures 
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.  
• Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven (7) years’ progressive experience within Human Resources; or combination of relevant education and experience. 

Required Skills:

• Proven knowledge and application of HR practices, principles and applicable employment laws and regulations 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; professional presence and behavior and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels 
• Dependable and enthusiastic with the ability to use good judgment, work independently with minimal direction, and possess a strong initiative and positive attitude 
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness with ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload 
• Must have attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and follow-through to meet deadlines, despite frequent interruptions 
• Analytical ability to develop and maintain relevant HR metrics 
• Excellent project management and planning skills, while providing high attention to details 
• Effective team building skills 
• Proven ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines 
• Must be able to function in a deadline driven environment and manage multiple projects 
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs 
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS) 
• Proven ability to make sound decisions to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law  
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage several projects at one time while providing high attention to details and excellent follow-through skills  
• Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information 

Preferred Skills:

• Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)  
• Multi-site experience preferred 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard. 
• Combination of general office environment and regular shop fabrication/assembly/distribution center environment 
• Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office per week  
• May require regular ground travel to other company facilities  
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 25% travel 

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

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