A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support one of its plant operations. This role will serve as a key member of the site leadership team and will be responsible for leading day-to-day HR functions while supporting employee engagement, workforce development, compliance, recruiting, training, safety initiatives, and positive employee relations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong generalist HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment and will be comfortable working closely with both hourly employees and plant leadership.
- Lead and support HR initiatives across the manufacturing site, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and compliance.
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Partner with plant leadership to support business goals, workforce planning, employee engagement, and retention.
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Coach and advise managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and leadership best practices.
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Foster a positive and professional work environment through consistent communication, fair practices, and strong employee support.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
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Support compensation, benefits, attendance, disciplinary processes, and other HR-related programs.
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Assist with training, safety-related programs, and employee development initiatives.
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Maintain accurate HR records, reports, and documentation.
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Serve as a trusted resource for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
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5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
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Prior experience in a manufacturing, plant, distribution, or industrial environment.
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Experience supporting hourly and salaried employees.
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Strong employee relations, coaching, and communication skills.
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Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
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Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership at all levels.
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Experience supporting training and/or safety programs is a plus.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who enjoys being visible on the floor, building relationships with employees, supporting plant leadership, and helping create a strong workplace culture. This person should be approachable, organized, confident in handling employee relations matters, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
