Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
5-8+ years progressive HR experience
Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments
Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance frameworks
Experience managing employee relations matters
Strong leadership coaching and influencing skills
Proficiency with HRIS/ATS systems and workforce analytics
Responsibilities
Partner with Plant Leadership to align workforce plans with production and financial goals
Translate enterprise HR strategy into site-level execution
Provide coaching on organizational effectiveness and employee relations
Analyze workforce data to inform decision-making
Lead investigations and conflict resolution processes
Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
Support hiring strategies and onboarding for new hires
Oversee HR program administration and maintain workforce records
Drive site communication initiatives and lead employee engagement activities
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan with company match
Professional development opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
HR Manager
Location: Bethlehem, PA Company: EXALTA Group Reports To: VP Human Resources, North America with dotted line to GM FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The HR Manager/Business Partner serves as the senior on-site Human Resources leader for EXALTA's Bethlehem;s manufacturing operation, acting as a strategic business partner to plant leadership and a steward of enterprise HR programs. This role balances tactical execution with operational partnership - driving workforce performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting talent strategy, and reinforcing a high-engagement manufacturing culture aligned to EXALTA's growth and value-creation objectives.
In a regulated medical device manufacturing environment, the HR Manager ensures HR processes enable productivity, scalability, and compliance while supporting leaders in building capable, accountable teams that meet operational, quality, and financial targets.
Core Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Workforce Strategy
Partner with Plant Leadership to align workforce plans with production, capacity, and financial objectives
Translate enterprise HR strategy into site-level execution (talent, performance, engagement, and culture initiatives)
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and leadership capability
Analyze workforce data (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, productivity indicators) to inform decision-making
Employee Relations & Compliance
Lead investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
Support audit readiness and documentation requirements aligned with regulated manufacturing standards
Promote proactive employee engagement and issue resolution to maintain positive labor climate
Talent Acquisition & Development
Partner with Talent Acquisition to execute hiring strategies for hourly and professional roles
Ensure effective onboarding and assimilation for new hires
Support succession planning and development planning for critical roles
Implement leadership capability initiatives and performance management processes
HR Operations Execution
Oversee site level administration of HR programs including performance management, compensation actions, and workforce changes
Coordinate benefits and HRIS transactions with centralized HR Operations
Maintain accurate workforce records and reporting
Support integration and standardization initiatives across EXALTA sites
Culture, Engagement & Communication
Drive site communication initiatives aligned to enterprise messaging
Lead employee listening and engagement activities
Reinforce organizational values and expected leadership behaviors
Support change management efforts during transformation or integration initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
5-8+ years progressive HR experience
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments
Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance frameworks
