Senior HR Manager for Data Center Cooling

Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a part of Madison Air, one of the world’s leading privately held companies. Madison Air combines the nimble responsiveness of a startup with the sophistication and scale of an $11B enterprise. Madison Air is a leader in indoor air quality with a portfolio of 20+ companies and manufacturing brands that help customers move air to powerful new places.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a leading provider of cooling solutions for data centers, a rapidly expanding market driven by the rise of AI. We serve some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world – delivering superior results, reduced operational costs and sustainable solutions that meet the growing demands of AI, IoT, Edge Computing and more.

Job Summary

The Senior HR Manager will serve as the strategic HR business partner for Nortek Data Center Cooling, supporting a global employee population of approximately 200 across Engineering, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and Sales. This role provides both strategic leadership and hands-on HR support, driving talent strategies, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and HR operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused environment and play a key role in shaping a high-performance culture across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR leader and consultant for functional leaders across Engineering, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to develop and execute talent strategies aligned with business goals for the Data Center Cooling business.
• Use data and workforce insights to recommend organizational changes, identify capability gaps, and drive business performance.

Talent Management & Development

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure we’re deploying effective recruitment strategies across a variety of roles and geographies.
• Lead performance management processes, including coaching managers, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning.
• Provide guidance on skill development, training needs, leadership capability, and career progression strategies.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policies while balancing business priorities and risk.
• Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, communication, and culture-building across distributed teams.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regional employment laws and Nortek HR policies.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and HR shared services to ensure accurate and efficient employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain and enhance HRIS data integrity, analytics, and reporting for the business.

Workforce Planning & Organizational Development

• Collaborate with leaders to develop workforce plans, define future organizational structures, and support hiring strategies.
• Guide change management efforts—communications, leadership alignment, and employee readiness—for business and systems changes.
• Provide structure and support for reorganizations, onboarding, mobility, and cross-border workforce considerations.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Support annual compensation planning cycles, ensuring competitiveness and internal equity.
• Advise leaders on global compensation trends, job evaluation, and retention strategies.

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or HR Manager roles supporting multiple business functions.
• Experience supporting multi-national employees (North America + Europe or APAC).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and some familiarity with international HR regulations.
• Demonstrated capability in employee relations, organizational development, and leadership coaching.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels with strong business acumen.