Location: Arkansas City, KS
Work Setting: 100% onsite manufacturing leadership role supporting a 24/7 operation
Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000 base salary
Bonus: Annual bonus eligibility + monthly car allowance
Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive employer benefits package
Position Summary
The Senior Human Resources Manager is a strategic HR leadership role responsible for overseeing all onsite Human Resources functions for a large manufacturing facility supporting nearly 300 employees. This position serves as a key business partner to plant leadership while helping drive employee engagement, organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, and operational effectiveness across a fast-paced multi-shift manufacturing environment.
This role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in highly collaborative operational settings and enjoys balancing strategic HR leadership with hands-on support for frontline operations. The successful candidate will work closely with plant leadership to help develop talent, strengthen employee engagement, support workforce stability, and maintain a positive culture across the facility.
The organization is seeking a forward-thinking HR professional who can bring fresh ideas while building strong relationships within an established and highly tenured workforce.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all onsite Human Resources functions for a manufacturing facility supporting nearly 300 employees
- Partner closely with plant leadership, operations, and functional leaders to support business objectives and workforce initiatives
- Drive employee engagement, retention, workforce development, and organizational culture initiatives
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, staffing, and workforce planning activities for hourly and salaried employees
- Serve as the lead HR business partner for employee relations matters, investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution
- Support leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and employee growth initiatives
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, and related policies
- Manage compensation, benefits administration, and HR policy implementation
- Lead performance appraisal and talent development programs to drive employee growth and accountability
- Maintain strong visibility on the manufacturing floor and support day-to-day operational needs across multiple shifts
- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategy and workforce planning efforts
- Support safety initiatives and maintain compliance with workplace health and safety regulations
- Analyze HR metrics including turnover, retention, employee engagement, and workforce trends to support business decisions
- Coach and support supervisors and plant leadership on HR best practices and employee management
- Develop and implement HR programs, policies, and process improvements that support long-term operational success
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or related field required
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong employee relations experience in manufacturing, production, or multi-shift operations
- Proven experience partnering with operational leadership teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong knowledge of employment law, labor regulations, HR compliance, and workplace investigations
- Experience leading performance management, employee development, and engagement initiatives
- Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Experience supporting hourly workforces and frontline leadership teams
- Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on day-to-day execution
- Comfortable working onsite within a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing or food manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
- Experience supporting highly tenured or multi-generational workforces is a plus
- Experience leading HR initiatives in 24/7 operational environments preferred
What You Get
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus eligibility and monthly car allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Highly visible leadership role partnering directly with senior plant leadership
- Opportunity to influence organizational culture, employee development, and operational strategy
- Stable manufacturing environment with strong employee retention and community reputation
- Collaborative leadership team focused on continuous improvement and long-term growth
- Opportunity to bring fresh ideas and modern HR practices into an established operation
- Strong career growth potential within a large global manufacturing organization
- Direct impact on workforce development, employee engagement, and plant performance
