Human Resources Manager

We are sourcing for one of our long term clients for a hands‑on HR Manager to oversee payroll, human resources, benefits, and safety coordination for a manufacturing company with up to 90 employees. This position reports directly to the President/CEO.

Prior experience as a full-cycle HR Manager in a manufacturing environment is required. The ideal candidate has worn all hats across HR and is comfortable personally handling daily responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for up to 90 employees, ensuring accurate time records, deductions, adjustments, and payroll changes.
• Administer and track 401(k) documentation , including eligibility, enrollments, contributions, changes, and coordination with the plan administrator.
• Work with insurance brokers and carriers on insurance renewals , coverage questions, and required documentation.
• Manage employee onboarding, benefits orientations, benefits changes, and annual open enrollment.
• Handle full-cycle HR responsibilities, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Respond to Texas Workforce Commission unemployment claims , maintaining documentation and coordinating responses and hearings as needed.
• Maintain personnel files, policies, employee handbooks, and other required HR records.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and related records , track incidents and near misses, and coordinate workers’ compensation claims.
• Schedule internal safety meetings and document attendance, training, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate CPR and other required training, tracking certifications and renewal dates.
• Track forklift and other company equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs , maintaining documentation for regulatory purposes.
• Coordinate and send certificates of insurance (COIs) to customers for new business and other requirements.
• Support safety inspections, corrective actions, and required environmental documentation, including TCEQ records.

Required Qualifications:

• Full-cycle HR management experience within a manufacturing environment is a must.
• Hands‑on experience processing payroll through Paylocity .
• Strong experience with 401(k) administration, benefits, insurance renewals, and open enrollment .
• Experience maintaining OSHA logs, safety records, and training documentation.
• Working knowledge of employment requirements and experience handling employee relations and unemployment claims.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.