HR Manager

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for manufacturing, technical, and administrative roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and hiring strategies.
• Manage relationships with third-party recruiting agencies and staffing firms.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of skilled candidates for critical roles.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a seamless new hire experience.

HR Operations & Generalist Duties

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations issues, including coaching managers, conducting investigations, and resolving conflicts.
• Support performance management processes, including reviews and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems.

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).
• Serve as liaison with benefits providers and brokers.
• Support annual open enrollment and employee education efforts.
• Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary administration.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs within manufacturing and administrative teams.
• Coordinate employee training, certifications, and development initiatives.
• Support leadership development and succession planning efforts.

Process Improvement & HR Initiatives

• Recommend and implement HR best practices to improve efficiency and employee engagement.
• Support company culture initiatives and employee retention strategies.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with full-cycle recruiting and working with staffing/recruiting agencies.
• Strong knowledge of HR generalist functions, including employee relations and benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance.

Preferred

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar).
• Experience supporting hourly and shift-based workforce populations.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance