Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager provides both strategic and operational HR leadership to support business objectives, company growth, and a best-in-class employee experience.

This role partners closely with senior leadership to drive workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, and HR initiatives across North America. The HR Manager will lead a team of HR professionals while ensuring compliance, engagement, and performance excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to drive workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
Lead the development and execution of HR strategies aligned with business goals
Lead change management efforts related to growth, restructuring, and operational shifts
Provide strategic oversight of compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company objectives
Lead, coach, and develop the HR team with clear performance expectations and accountability
Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian labor laws and employment regulations
Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations and organizational matters
Oversee talent management programs including performance management, succession planning, and employee development
Champion the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure effective hiring strategies and workforce planning
Lead union relations, including negotiations, agreements, and grievance resolution
Oversee global mobility and immigration programs for the division
Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and audit practices
Collaborate with corporate headquarters and regional partners to align HR strategies
Standardize HR practices across U.S. manufacturing locations where applicable

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred

Experience

15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Proven experience leading HR teams and driving strategic initiatives
Strong background across core HR functions including compensation, recruiting, payroll, labor relations, and employment law
Experience working in unionized environments preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent communication and influencing abilities
Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach
Problem-solving and analytical mindset
High level of discretion and professionalism
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization

Why Join Us?

At Marathon Electric, part of the global WEG Group, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the employee experience and driving business success across North America. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing, dynamic organization.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support you from day one:

Day 1 Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – no waiting period
401(k) with Company Match to help you plan for the future
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
Life and Disability Insurance
Opportunities for professional growth and development

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.

Manager, Human Resources