About the Job We are seeking an experienced and passionate HR Manager to join our team at Systel Inc. This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead our Human Resources function within an established organization. The HR Manager will play a crucial role in shaping our company culture, managing HR operations, and building out the HR function at Systel.
This is a full-time onsite position based in our Sugar Land, TX headquarters. This position reports directly to the President of the company.
Who You Are You are a proactive and strategic HR professional with a strong generalist background. You thrive in dynamic environments and are excited by the opportunity to build and shape an HR function from the ground up. You have a passion for people and culture, and you are eager to make a significant impact in an established company. You are a natural collaborator and are comfortable being the go-to person for all HR-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations: Manage and administer employee benefits, handle employee conflict resolution, and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
HR Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all relevant HR laws and regulations. Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and documentation as needed.
Culture and Engagement: Lead initiatives to enhance company culture, including employee surveys, training and development programs, and organizing company events and functions.
Talent Acquisition and Management: Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Manage the onboarding process to ensure new employees are integrated successfully.
Performance Management: Oversee the performance review process, working with managers to ensure fair and consistent evaluations and to identify opportunities for employee growth and development.
Employee Development: Identify and implement training programs to support employee development and career progression.
Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
Qualifications
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. An HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
Experience: 5+ years of HR generalist experience, with demonstrated experience in managing HR operations, compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly valued. Proven ability to build and lead HR functions in a dynamic environment. A self-starter with the ability to develop new processes and programs.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and across all functions of the company.
Tools: Strong experience using Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with commercial HR management systems (examples: Zoho, Workday, BambooHR, etc.).
About Systel Rugged Computer Where Mission Meets Critical. Founded in 1988, Systel, Inc.® is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions, including rackmount and embedded computer products. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments primarily in the defense and commercial sectors. Systel’s rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in the company’s headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. For more information, please visit systelusa.com.