HR - Human Resources Manager I
Thatcher CompanyMake a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future. Manager HR Operations and Total Rewards Human Resources POSITION SNAPSHOT Title: Human Resources Manager I- Operations and Total Rewards Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer Scope: Companywide HR operations, total rewards, HRIS, and HR program coordination Key partners: HRBPs, HR Coordinator, Finance, Compliance, IT, and external providers Location: To be confirmed; travel requirements to be determined ABOUT THATCHER CHEMICAL Thatcher Chemical is a privately held chemical manufacturing and distribution company operating 14 facilities across multiple states. With approximately 500 employees, the company serves industrial, municipal, and commercial customers through an integrated network of production plants, laboratories, supply chain operations, and a company transportation fleet. As the company grows and professionalizes its operations, it is building out a modern HR function to support its people at scale. POSITION SUMMARY The Manager, HR Operations and Total Rewards leads the companywide programs, systems, and processes that support an effective employee experience and a scalable HR function. This hands-on leader owns total rewards, benefits administration, HRIS governance, and core HR operations, while coordinating recruiting processes and employee development priorities. Working closely with HR leadership, two business-facing HR Business Partners, and the HR reporting and analyst coordinator, this role strengthens consistent execution across business units and creates capacity for HRBPs to focus on leaders, employees, and business needs. The role combines program leadership with direct execution and management of external partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Total Rewards and Benefits Manage ongoing compensation and benefits processes that support employee attraction, retention, consistent administration, and business affordability. Coordinate administration of retirement and incentive programs with Finance, providers, and external advisors; support approved program updates under the direction of HR leadership. Coordinate compensation benchmarking, salary structures, pay guidelines, and compensation review processes; provide recommendations to support consistent decisions. Oversee benefits administration, renewal planning, enrollment processes, vendor performance, and resolution of escalated employee issues. Develop clear employee communications and tools that explain rewards programs and support understanding of changes. HR Operations and HRIS Own the HRIS roadmap and business requirements, including workflow design, system enhancements, testing, integrations, and vendor coordination. Establish HR data standards, access controls, and process ownership in partnership with IT, Finance, and relevant system owners. Standardize and document core HR processes, including employee changes, compensation updates, benefits transactions, and employee service requests. Partner with the HR coordinator on reporting, data quality, dashboards, and analysis that inform workforce and program decisions. Define service expectations, monitor recurring issues, and improve processes to reduce manual work and strengthen employee and manager support. Recruiting and Workforce Support Own the companywide recruiting process, tools, vendor relationships, and metrics in partnership with HRBPs and hiring leaders. Establish consistent practices for requisit…