With over 70 years of backyard cooking experience, Middleby Outdoor has three of the top brands in outdoor cooking (Char-Griller, Masterbuilt and Kamado Joe). We strive for excellence in designing and building the most innovative products in the industry and markets we serve. We create a work environment that is conducive to building long-term employees who are motivated and dedicated to manufacturing quality products while upholding the highest standards in business ethics. Our mission is to build great products and greater relationships with a vision to lead the way with integrity and intelligence.

This position can be located in either Atlanta, GA or Phenix City, AL.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Manager to lead and align our HR strategies with business objectives across the United States, Europe, and China. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in global HR management within the CPG industry, providing strategic direction, delivering operational support, and fostering cultural alignment while effectively supporting both hourly and salaried employees across our geographically diverse workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with executive leadership to design and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance to ensure adherence to local labor laws and global best practices.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR counterpart to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to support managers, including coaching, counseling, career development, and guidance on disciplinary actions.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Assist with processing of new hires, promotions, transfers and terminations.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning to support evolving business needs.
• Identify training needs for business and workforce development. May conduct training.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related professional work experience OR equivalent related work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree plus professional work experience. Preferable fields of study include Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HRIS System: Paylocity experience a plus
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work in office environment
• Knowledgeable of office administration principles, practices and techniques
• Dedicated to company and personal core values
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid office schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off + company paid holidays
• Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the traditional high deductible BCBS medical plan with HSA
• Dental and vision plans
• Legal and supplemental insurance available
• 401(k) Match
• Paid parental and major medical leave
• Company paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts and rewards

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Learn more about our story and our products at and Middleby Outdoor is a subsidiary of Middleby Corporation.

Middleby Corporation is a fast-growing and profitable global manufacturer of commercial foodservice, food processing and residential cooking equipment with approximately $4 billion in revenue headquartered in Elgin, IL. Sales of the company’s products are marketed under 110+ different brands. The company has 55+ manufacturing operations (including 20+ international) and 10 international distribution offices. Middleby has grown from approximately $100 million in revenues since 2001 and was named a Fortune Magazine’s Fastest Growing Company in 2014 and 2015. Forbes included Middleby in their list of the World's Best Employers for 2021.

Middleby Outdoor proudly supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Employment type: Fulltime, Monday - Friday