Human Resources (HR) Manager at Robert Half in Westborough, MA

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to provide hands-on support across multiple business groups in Westborough, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will lead core HR operations spanning the full employee lifecycle while partnering with leaders in a fast-moving, evolving environment. The role also includes guiding several HR Specialists and stepping directly into day-to-day HR matters as needed to keep priorities moving effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Lead HR support across four distinct business locations and functions, ensuring consistent employee experience from hiring through offboarding.
• Manage the full range of HR activities, including onboarding, employee relations, benefits coordination, HR administration, and payroll-related processes.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and daily guidance to two early-career HR Specialists to strengthen team capability and execution.
• Partner with site and business leaders to address workforce needs, resolve employee issues, and support organizational effectiveness.
• Step into operational HR tasks personally when needed, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on execution.
• Help build and refine HR procedures in an environment that is still developing structure and standard practices.
• Maintain accurate employee data and support effective use of HRIS tools to improve reporting, compliance, and process reliability.
• Contribute HR support to business units with different operating models, including corporate functions, incubated ventures, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience as a hands-on HR Manager with responsibility across core human resources functions.
• Strong background managing employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, benefits, and payroll processes.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous or rapidly changing settings such as start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, or high-growth organizations.
• Experience supervising or mentoring HR team members and helping newer staff develop in their roles.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and maintaining accurate employee records and reporting.
• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support multiple business groups simultaneously.

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