Job Overview:
The Human Resources Manager is a business partner who manages and sustains the day-to-day HR and operational programs of our manufacturing facility located in Sebring, FL. Reporting to the HR Director with dotted-line accountability to the Site Manager, this role owns established employee processes, recruiting & onboarding, and safety programs, ensuring they run smoothly and consistently. As a key liaison between corporate and plant teams, the role maintains a stable, positive workplace culture, supports supervisors and employees through change, and keeps engagement initiatives on track to help our plant, and its people, continue to thrive.
Responsibilities:
HR processes
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Oversee the attendance program, including tracking points, communicating status to supervisors and employees, and delivering discipline utilizing established process.
- Administer the hourly employee incentive/bonus program (safety, attendance, team development, and quality KPIs), including monthly KPI tracking and payout determinations.
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Coordinate weekly shift coverage and roster bridge scheduling, including PTO monitoring and shift adjustments.
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Partner with supervisors to administer stair-step wage progression program.
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Help with employee benefits inquiries and processes. Coordinate wellness activities.
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Support response to incidents/accidents by coordinating medical treatment, overseeing post-incident drug testing and coordinating any accommodations (e.g. light duty).
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Work with corporate HR to manage leaves of absence and return to work.
Talent acquisition and onboarding
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Manage recruiting for open positions
- Coordinate community involvement and participation in career fairs to attract talent
- Facilitate pre-boarding background checks and drug screening
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Own the established new hire onboarding program — including 30/90-day admin and supervisor reviews, supervisor scorecards, and the operator training pathway — and maintain operator manuals and tool kits.
Plant administrative support
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Order and pick up supplies, coordinate lunches/holiday celebrations.
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Maintain daily spend tracker.
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Reconcile P-Card receipts monthly for assigned users.
Plant culture and engagement
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Promote a positive, inclusive, and stable plant culture through engagement initiatives, particularly during periods of change or growth.
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Serve as a resource for employee concerns, address employee relations issues and foster a positive workplace environment.
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Provide training and development support for supervisors to enhance leadership skills.
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Partner with the Site Manager to plan and deliver plantwide communications, including all-hands updates and employee recognition programs.
Employee data management
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee timecards.
- Provide workers with compensation incident details to third party administrator and support EHS in managing claims as needed.
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Respond to unemployment claims through the Florida DEO system.
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Maintain and update employee records in HRIS system and personnel files.
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Manage employee discipline and termination documentation (investigation reports, incident reports, termination letters) in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
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Track data and provide metrics for reporting.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
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Relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
- 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Experience maintaining HRIS-based tracking systems (e.g., Paycom) for attendance, incentive programs, timecards, and employee records
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Experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee relations
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Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
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Strong Analytical skills with solid business judgement.
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Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, workers' compensation, and unemployment.
