Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. is a world-class leader in designing and manufacturing custom machine bases for vibration-sensitive production tools used in semiconductor fabrication.

The Human Resources Manager serves as the organization’s primary HR leader and subject matter expert, overseeing all aspects of human resources operations, compliance, and employee relations. This role operates independently and partners closely with executive leadership to ensure legally compliant, consistent, and strategic people practices that support organizational goals.

This position requires strong working knowledge of employment law, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate employee relations matters in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters
• Guide supervisors through investigations, progressive discipline, and performance management processes
• Provide coaching and consultative guidance to leadership on employee issues
• Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices
• Document and maintain thorough records of employment actions

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Identify potential legal risks and proactively recommend corrective actions
• Partner with external legal counsel when necessary
• Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant HR records and documentation
• Oversee policy development, updates, and implementation

Benefits & Payroll Oversight

• Oversee benefits administration, vendor relationships, enrollments, and annual renewals
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations (ACA, COBRA, etc.)
• Partner with payroll to resolve HR-related payroll issues and mitigate compliance risk
• Support audits and reporting requirements

HR Systems & Infrastructure

• Lead implementation, optimization, and administration of the HRIS system, Rippling
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency
• Develop and maintain scalable HR processes and documentation systems

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee recruitment activities, including job postings, screening, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure effective hiring practices
• Ensure compliant onboarding processes and completion of required documentation
• Develop and support retention initiatives
• Manage hiring temporary employees / coordinate with temp agencies

Compensation & Strategic Support

• Partner with leadership on compensation planning and strategy
• Provide data-driven insights to support workforce planning and budgeting
• Support organizational planning initiatives aligned with business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including generalist-level responsibilities
• Experience independently managing employee relations and compliance matters
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Experience with benefits administration and HRIS systems
• Ability to operate independently and advise executive leadership
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with Rippling HRIS & ATS
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience partnering with external legal counsel
• Experience supporting compensation planning and workforce strategy

Work Environment

• Onsite position in a fast-paced man