Human Resources Manager

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic HR leadership and support across a complex, fast-paced operation. This role serves as a key business partner to site leadership and employees while overseeing core HR functions and developing effective policies, processes, and talent strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner to site and business leadership.
• Lead and oversee HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation, benefits, training, and HR operations.
• Manage and develop HR team members while providing direction, coaching, and support.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives at the site and broader organizational level.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, headcount management, and talent development.
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, company policies, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver employee communications related to HR policies, compensation, benefits, and organizational initiatives.
• Partner with corporate and cross-functional HR teams to support business goals and organizational growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or other complex operational environment.
• 3+ years managing HR professionals or equivalent HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, HR operations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.