HR Manager

About the role

This onsite HR Manager role oversees all human resources functions for Salem operations, supporting approximately 175 employees across multiple manufacturing facilities. Based in Salem, OR, you manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation, lead employee relations and compliance, administer payroll and leave programs, and serve as the primary HR resource for supervisors and employees. This highly visible position reports to the HR Director and offers the opportunity to shape workforce practices, drive accountability, and partner closely with operations leadership in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all onsite HR functions for Salem operations, serving as the primary HR resource for supervisors and employees.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation, including hiring, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, coaching conversations, corrective actions, and policy administration.
• Process weekly payroll through ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Administer leave programs, including tracking, documentation, and communication, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Coordinate workers compensation activities, including claims, documentation, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain HR compliance documentation and drive adherence to Oregon employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate OSHA-related reporting and support safety initiatives in partnership with operations and safety teams.
• Support training compliance and ensure completion of monthly safety programs across the workforce.
• Conduct onboarding and new hire orientation, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for new employees.
• Post job openings, review applicants, conduct phone screens, and support hiring efforts to meet staffing needs.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve accountability, workforce management, and overall employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as a department of one onsite, working independently while collaborating with a broader HR team across locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, documentation, and communication to support a growing manufacturing organization.
• Travel periodically between Salem and additional nearby facilities as needed to support HR and workforce initiatives.

Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Progressive HR experience in Oregon, with a strong track record of increasing responsibility in human resources roles.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon employment laws and the ability to apply them in day-to-day HR decision-making.
• Hands-on employee relations experience, including investigations, coaching, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Recruiting and onboarding experience, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and conducting new hire orientation.
• Experience administering leave programs and managing related documentation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as