HR Manager (US)

HR Manager (HR Business Partner & HR Operations)

Location: Lincoln, Rhode Island (On-site with flexibility)

About ACS Industries

ACS Industries, Inc. is a global manufacturing company headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island. We design and produce engineered products for the automotive industry, as well as professional and consumer cleaning solutions serving customers worldwide.

With our home office in the U.S. and operations in Mexico, China, India, and Romania, ACS blends global scale with the agility of a family-owned business.

At ACS, people are at the center of our success. We're investing in talent, technology, and culture to lay the foundation for our next growth phase and we want people who want to grow with us.

Our core values, are our true north, and guide how we work and grow together:

• Take Ownership – Be accountable and deliver with integrity.
• Collaborate – Work as one team across functions and geographies.
• Add Value – Focus on results that matter to our customers and business.
• Make It Easy – Simplify processes and remove barriers to progress.
• Be Curious – Ask questions, seek ideas, and drive continuous improvement.

Role Overview

ACS Industries, Inc. is seeking an HR Manager for our Lincoln, RI headquarters, who will also serve as the company’s leader of HR Operations. This is a newly created role that combines local HR leadership with the opportunity to design scalable processes and strengthen HR capabilities across ACS globally.

In this role, you will:

• Lead HR for the Lincoln, RI home office — supporting leaders and employees, driving engagement, and ensuring compliance.
• Oversee HR Operations for ACS — owning benefits, compensation, core HR processes, and data integrity.
• Act as a global HR Business Partner — collaborating with peers in Mexico, India, China, and Romania to harmonize practices and develop HR capabilities worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who brings operational expertise, a global mindset, and enthusiasm to help shape ACS’s next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lincoln, RI HR Leadership

• Act as the primary HR Manager for the Lincoln office, supporting local leaders and employees.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on talent management, performance management, employee relations, and engagement.
• Build strong, trusted relationships at all levels of the Lincoln organization.

HR Operations

• Own and manage benefits administration for U.S. employees.
• Oversee HR processes including onboarding, data management, reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with Finance on workforce cost management, ensuring HR data and processes support accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Continuously improve HR service delivery, making processes simple, efficient, and scalable.

Global Collaboration & Capability Building

• Partner with HR peers in Mexico, India, China, and Romania to align and strengthen HR practices across regions.
• Serve as a role model and trainer to help build capability across the global HR team.
• Support company-wide HR initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, and HRIS improvements.

Culture & Engagement

• Drive engagement initiatives and recognition programs in Lincoln.
• Champion ACS’s core values and help embed them across the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, with strong expertise in HR operations, benefits, and compensation, including demonstrated success executing HR programs and initiatives.
• PHR or SPHR Certification, preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills a strong plus; international exposure highly valued.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
• Proven ability to collaborate at all organizational levels, influence outcomes, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• A team player who balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution.
• Results oriented, gets things done in a fast-paced matrix environment, in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a confidential work environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and HR technology

Why Join ACS?

• Dual Impact: Lead HR for the Lincoln, RI headquarters and oversee HR Operations for the company.
• Shape the Future: As a newly created role, you’ll have the chance to build scalable processes and leave a lasting mark on ACS.
• Global Reach: Work closely with HR peers in Mexico, India, China, and Romania to standardize practices and shape culture worldwide.
• Leadership Exposure: Report directly to the Global Head of HR, with visibility and impact at the senior leadership level.
• Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the excitement of building something new.