Job Description

About the Company :

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on HR & Recruitment Manager to lead talent acquisition and HR operations for a fast-paced supply chain and industrial supply business. This role will focus on sourcing and hiring top talent across office administration, warehouse, logistics, procurement, and technical roles while also overseeing key HR functions including employee relations, compliance, and performance management. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-volume hiring and understands the unique workforce challenges of the supply chain and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition :

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all operational and technical roles, including warehouse associates, drivers, inventory planners, buyers, and operations managers.
• Partner with department heads to understand workforce needs and develop strategic hiring plans.
• Create job descriptions, source candidates through various channels (job boards, social media, referrals), and manage applicant tracking systems.
• Conduct interviews, coordinate hiring panels, and support offer negotiations and onboarding processes.
• Build a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future workforce demands, with a focus on labor-intensive and shift-based roles.
• Support the establishment of high-performing teams and a strong companywide customer-centric culture.

Human Resources Management :

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Support training and development initiatives to upskill employees and increase retention.
• Oversee compliance with labor laws, health & safety standards, and company policies.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures tailored to an industrial working environment.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration.

Strategic HR Initiatives :

• Analyze workforce data to inform hiring strategies, turnover trends, and engagement initiatives.
• Drive initiatives that promote a strong workplace culture aligned with operational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement succession planning and career development strategies.
• Implement retention related initiatives and establish efficient and cost-effective methods of recruitment to reduce hiring costs.

Payroll & Benefit Management

• Process bi-weekly, payroll in accordance with company policy and legal requirements ensuring of accurate computations of pay, benefits and bonus deduction.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity in payroll systems.
• Monitor and respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Assist employees with benefits enrolments, changes and claim resolutions.
• Coordinate annual open enrolment and communicate benefit changes to employees.
• Liaise with insurance providers to manage benefit offerings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in ‘Human Resources’, ‘Business Administration’, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR and recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a supply chain, logistics, or industrial environment an advantage.
• Proven track record in high-volume hiring and workforce planning.
• Solid understanding of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices in a blue-collar/shift-based setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar)
• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g ADP, Workday or similar)
• Familiarity with employee benefit regulations, and federal, state and local wage laws.

Preferred Attributes :

• Passionate about collectively delivering the highest level of customer service
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Experience with multi-site operations.
• Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish) a plus for diverse workforces.

Working Conditions :

• Primarily based in head-office location.
• Periodically attend nearby company operating locations / key-customer sites to engage with employees and supervisors.
• Occasional travel to regional sites or job fairs.

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