With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 27,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries. 

Exciting Challenges

Under the direction of the VP, Human Resources, the HR Manager will manage a wide variety of Human Resource support to the assigned business group.  HR Management activities include managing policies, practices, and programs to support recruitment, employee relations, benefits and compensation administration, performance management, training, HRIS systems, and safety. Responsible for administering the company approved benefit plans to all eligible employees.  Specific tasks and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage cost effective recruitment and selection activities to insure a pool of qualified candidates for every open position:
• Manage/develop workforce planning strategies.
• Manage salary administration programs including merit increases, promotions, budget forecasts, performance appraisals, etc.; maintain all related records.
• Manage and coordinate separations from employment, conduct exit interviews.
• Manage the development and maintenance of all employee records, files, and related reports in conformance with all legal and internal company requirements.
• Facilitate corporate training programs to support individual, management and functional development activities; monitor effectiveness of programs; may assist in developing in-house programs.
• Work with supervision/management on appropriate employee corrective action, documentation, and terminations.
• Manage the implementation, interpretation and administration of established HR policies and programs; assist in keeping employees informed of HR policies; counsel with and coach employees and management of HR policies, performance, complaints, and other matters.
• Administers FMLA Leave paperwork and all other leaves of absence, including tracking return from leave for employees.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation claim in partnership with WC carrier, including tracking, reporting and management communication.
• Develops, recommends, and implements new and innovative approaches and policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the HR department and services performed.
• Work with all departments on company culture initiatives, including internal communication, recognition and celebrations, succession planning and internal promotions.
• Stays current on all state, federal, and local employment related legislation and regulations as well as human resources industry trends.

Skills You’ll Need

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of Human Resource Management experience.  Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Must have knowledge of State and Local Municipality labor laws, wage and hour guidelines, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, and other related Federal and State regulations.
• Candidate should be detail oriented and have exceptional multi-tasking, organization, prioritization, and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little supervision, taking initiative to support business goals.
• Ability to hold confidential and sensitive information with the utmost integrity.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Strong knowledge of SuccessFactors platform or correlated HRIS system
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, certification preferred.

Building Trust, Every Day

Competitive Benefits:  Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work:  Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
Company Culture:  Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives:  Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

"Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled"

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.