What will you do? Make an impact!
Reporting to the Divisional People & Culture Manager, this role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner supporting multiple sites across the Northeast region. You’ll drive key people initiatives, support operational and strategic goals, and enhance employee experience across a diverse, multi-site workforce.
Candidates must be willing to support locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts in an on-site capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Strategy
- Serve as the primary People & Culture contact for employees and managers across the region
- Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business priorities
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
- Collaborate with corporate People teams to implement company-wide initiatives locally
- Participate in leadership meetings to address site and regional needs
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Advise leadership on employee relations matters and conflict resolution
- Lead investigations and ensure fair, consistent policy application
- Foster a positive workplace culture through engagement, recognition, and communication initiatives
- Build strong relationships with employees and management to improve morale, retention, and productivity
Talent & Development
- Support recruitment efforts including interviews, onboarding, and exit processes
- Identify training needs and contribute to employee development and career planning
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and growth opportunities
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Oversee leave of absence programs (FMLA, LOA, Workers’ Compensation, STD, LTD)
- Mitigate risk by advising managers on best practices in employee management
- Support union-related matters and maintain effective labor relations
Data & Operations
- Analyze HR metrics to provide insights on performance, engagement, and retention
- Use data to inform recommendations and drive action
- Support compensation reviews and workforce analytics
Health, Safety & Benefits
- Partner with EHS teams to promote safety initiatives and compliance
- Act as a resource for employee benefits including health, dental, and leave programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (required)
- 3–5 years of Human Resources experience
- Strong conflict management and interpersonal skills
- Experience with HRIS systems (SuccessFactors or Paycor preferred)
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel
- Experience with PowerPoint, including presenting and facilitating meetings
- High level of professionalism with strict adherence to confidentiality
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and work independently
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
Why Tradebe is Right for You
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Generous vacation and sick plans
- Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
- 401k Retirement match
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Great work environment and culture
- And MORE!
Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
