Skip to main content
← Back to search
OB

Human Resources Manager

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Salary undisclosed

Portland, MEFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.

JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.

Description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

Position Overview

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® is seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Manager to support our Portland, Maine operations. This role serves as the lead HR partner for multiple facilities, providing both strategic and day-to-day human resources leadership while supporting plant leadership, employees, and business objectives across the region.

This position is ideal for a strong HR leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing employee relations, leadership coaching, workforce planning, and operational HR support. The Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary HR leader for the Portland facilities while overseeing an HR Business Partner and supporting additional satellite locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who wants to take ownership of multiple locations, influence business decisions, and help drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness within a growing manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HR leader supporting multiple manufacturing and distribution locations.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to an HR Business Partner while ensuring consistent HR support across assigned locations.
  • Partner with plant leadership to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
  • Manage employee relations matters including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and terminations while ensuring consistency and compliance.
  • Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, policy interpretation, and performance management.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, retention initiatives, and talent development programs.
  • Maintain an active and visible presence throughout the facilities and establish strong relationships with employees and leadership teams.
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives that support retention and a positive workplace culture.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with operations leadership to align workforce initiatives with business objectives.
  • Lead change management efforts and support organizational initiatives across multiple facilities.
  • Collaborate with regional and corporate HR leaders to execute strategic HR programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience at the HR Manager level or in a comparable leadership role.
  • Strong employee relations experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or operations-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels of an organization.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.
  • Ability to work independently while serving as the primary HR presence for multiple locations.
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multi-site HR management experience.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or managing HR staff.
  • Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
  • Experience supporting distributed operations and multiple business units.
  • Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Travel Requirements

  • Primary office location is Moorestown, NJ.
  • Regular travel between Moorestown Glass and Moorestown Metal facilities.
  • Periodic travel to Secaucus, NJ.
  • Occasional travel to Syracuse, NY, as business needs require.

What OBE Offers You

  • Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
  • Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
  • Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
  • Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE Privacy Policy

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.

 

 

 

Benefits

  • Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
  • Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
  • Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

About this role

# About This Role

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead human resources operations across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities in the Portland, Maine area. You'll serve as the primary HR partner for plant leadership and employees, overseeing an HR Business Partner while managing employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and compliance across assigned locations. This is a hands-on role that requires you to be visible in the facilities, build strong relationships with leadership teams, and balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operational support.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of HR management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated ability to coach leaders, handle complex employee relations matters, and drive engagement initiatives. You'll need strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, along with the independence to manage multiple sites effectively. A bachelor's degree in HR or related field is required; manufacturing industry experience and HR certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR are preferred. The role involves regular travel between facilities in New Jersey and occasional travel to New York.

This full-time, in-office position offers a salary range of $95,000 to $130,000, along with competitive benefits, PTO, and a pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses.

How this employer is doing

solid

  • H1B: Sponsors Visas
  • Expanding
  • Sponsors Visas

Typical pay for this role

$60,000

Typical range: $40,000 to $100,000

This role's local market on JobMinglr

Pay for this role

The employer didn't post a pay range for this role. That usually means pay is set in negotiation, which favors whoever arrives with numbers. Check ranges on comparable Human Resources Manager postings in Portland, and analyze any offer before you accept it.

How JobMinglr reads this job

Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.