Human Resources Manager (HR Manager)

About the Job Position Overview: The HR Manager is a critical role in our organization, responsible for leading employee engagement, upholding company values, and developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures. This role oversees all aspects of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a proactive, people-focused professional who can balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR management. Key Responsibilities:Culture & Employee Engagement:Lead initiatives to grow and strengthen our company culture. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Communicate company values, mission, and goals to employees. Engage with employees to support their development and career growth. Employee Relations & Performance Management:Serve as a bridge between management and employees, addressing questions, concerns, or grievances. Support department managers with performance evaluations, action plans, and correction meetings. Oversee a performance review system that promotes accountability and high performance. Recruitment, Onboarding & Training:Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviews. Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees. Develop training programs and retention initiatives to support employee growth. HR Operations & Compliance:Administer payroll and maintain accurate employee records. Keep the employee handbook up to date and ensure HR policies are consistently applied. Manage employee benefits, including insurance plan reviews and enrollment processes. Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR best practices across all HR functions. Qualifications & Skills:Proven experience in Human Resources. Strong knowledge of labor law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Experience in employee coaching, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Candidates with strong Senior HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience who are ready to step into an HR leadership role are encouraged to apply. Education:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Why Join Burghardt Sporting Goods? Burghardt Sporting Goods is a fifth-generation, family-owned company that has been serving our community since 1881. We offer a unique opportunity to lead HR within a stable, values-driven organization where your work truly makes an impact. Family-owned and locally operated - decisions are made here, not at corporate headquarters. Direct access to ownership and executive leadership. High-visibility role with meaningful influence on company culture. Autonomy to shape and improve HR processes and programs. Opportunity to build and strengthen HR infrastructure, policies, and processes across a growing organization. Long-standing company with deep community roots and strong employee relationships. About the Company Burghardt Sporting Goods is a local family owned and operated Sporting Goods retailer and team dealer catering to the serious athlete and their teams. Over 144 years and 6 generations... Doing business in the Milwaukee area since the 1800's, Burghardt's is recognized as one of the oldest family owned and operated sporting goods stores in the nation. By providing local schools with jerseys, uniforms and customized t-shirts, Burghardt Sporting Goods is known as the place to go for custom printed gear. Boasting a full service in-house screen printing department and a staff that is both friendly and knowledgeable, we continue to work hard to provide our customers with the latest equipment and gear in the industry. By having the largest selection of lacrosse gear in the state as well as the largest baseball and softball equipment in the Midwest, we aim to provide our customers with the gear they need to gain a step up on the competition.

Created: 2026-03-10