Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with labor laws, supporting workforce planning, and fostering a safe, productive workplace. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive employee engagement, performance management, and operational efficiency. MUST have manufacturing experience. MUST have non-union experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR activities for the manufacturing facility, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and retention
• Partner with plant management to support workforce planning, staffing strategies, and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Administer and improve HR policies, procedures, and programs aligned with company goals
• Manage employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and resolve conflicts effectively
• Oversee performance management processes, including evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Support training and development initiatives, including safety training and leadership development
• Collaborate with safety teams to promote a safe working environment and ensure OSHA compliance
• Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination (as applicable)
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, productivity) to inform decision-making
• Lead or support labor relations activities, including union interactions if applicable
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–8+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong payroll expertise
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience working in fast-paced, production-driven environments
• Proven ability to manage employee relations and conflict resolution
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards (e.g., OSHA)
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analysis
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Multi lingual a plus

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to production areas
• May require walking the floor, interacting with employees across shifts
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and schedules

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move through a manufacturing facility
• Occasional lifting (up to 20–25 lbs) if needed
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (noise, temperature, etc.)

Employment Type

Full-time

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