Pella Corporation Is Hiring A Bilingual Business HR Manager

Join our team as a Bilingual Business HR Manager and play a vital role in shaping our Florida operations, with a focus on manufacturing workforce planning, community engagement, and talent development across multiple locations! 🌟

Bilingual Business HR Manager – Florida Operations

Location: Medley, FL or Ocala, FL

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business HR Manager to join our Florida Operations team. This role will be aligned with our CWS (Custom Window System) locations across the state, emphasizing manufacturing workforce planning, plant-specific initiatives (such as acquisition, retention, community engagement, & local talent pipeline development), and support for talent development across manufacturing and sales.

The Business HR Manager will collaborate directly with Plant, Sales, & Engineering leadership teams to drive HR strategies and initiatives that foster the growth and success of our operations. 🚀

Key Responsibilities

• 🤝 Partner with HR, Sales, Engineering, & Operations leaders to develop and implement human capital solutions aligned with business objectives.
• 🎯 Contribute to the long-term strategic planning of the business and manufacturing plants, serving as part of the site’s senior leadership team.
• 🌍 Establish an inclusive work environment that embodies Pella’s culture, enhancing team member experiences and increasing retention.
• 💬 Provide coaching and feedback to empower team members to reach their full potential.
• 📊 Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend effective solutions for business challenges.
• ⚙️ Optimize operational excellence to scale team impact, continuously refining work processes for long-term strategic focus.
• 🎯 Ensure staffing levels meet or exceed production goals through attraction, development, and engagement of team members.
• 🤝 Represent Pella within local communities through charitable initiatives, partnerships, and active leadership roles.
• ⚡ Anticipate organizational needs and adapt swiftly to emerging situations while staying current on HR best practices and legislation.
• 🔧 Collaborate with Operations & HR to enhance core HR processes such as employee relations, onboarding, compliance, safety training, wages, and employee communications.
• 📋 Identify legal requirements and government reporting obligations to ensure policies and practices are compliant with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• 🌟 Alignment with Pella’s people-first, caring culture; passionate about continuous learning and development.
• 📂 Strong foundation in core HR processes including employment, compensation, benefits, safety, employee relations, and compliance.
• 🎯 Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically, understanding the bigger company picture.
• 🤝 Credible leader who builds trust-based relationships across functions and teams.
• 🧩 Decisive, organized, and action-oriented, with effective priority management and execution skills.
• 🔄 Adaptable, quick to learn new concepts, and apply them to diverse situations.
• 🗣️ Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively at all organizational levels and externally.
• 🌐 Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of relevant HR experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing, HR, or related business functions.