HR Manager
Cabinetworks Group · Waconia, MN · 3 wk ago
Human Resources$110k–$140k/yrFull-time
About the role
Lead People. Drive Culture. Own the Site. At Cabinetworks Group, we believe great HR leaders don't sit behind a desk, they build relationships, solve problems, develop leaders, and create environments where team members can thrive. We're looking for an energetic, people-focused HR Manager to serve as the primary HR leader for our Sayre manufacturing facility. This is not a traditional HR Generalist role. This is an opportunity to own a site, influence business decisions, partner directly with operations leadership, and make a visible impact on the team member experience every day.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with manufacturing leaders to drive team member engagement, performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness
- Lead team member relations efforts, coaching leaders through challenges while fostering a positive and productive culture
- Serve as the local expert on employment law, policy interpretation, compliance, and workplace investigations
- Drive talent initiatives including onboarding, development planning, succession discussions, and leadership development
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead HR projects that strengthen the team member experience
- Use data, insights, and sound judgment to make recommendations and influence business decisions
- Champion company culture and ensure HR programs are effectively implemented and sustained
- Build trust and credibility across the organization by being visible, accessible, and action oriented
- Spend a minimum of 30% of time on the production floor building relationships with team members, understanding operational challenges, coaching leaders, and identifying opportunities to improve engagement and performance
- Own the HR function for a manufacturing site
- Partner directly with plant leadership and influence business outcomes
- Make decisions and operate with a high level of autonomy
- Gain visibility across the organization
- Build experience that can accelerate your career into larger HR leadership opportunities
- Have a direct impact on culture, engagement, retention, and organizational success
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- Progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing, operations, healthcare, logistics, distribution, or other high-volume work environments
- Strong team member relations, coaching, and leadership partnership experience
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the organization
Skills
- Highly relationship-oriented and naturally connects with people
- Comfortable influencing leaders and navigating complex situations
- Self-directed and confident making decisions with limited oversight
- Energized by a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Curious, proactive, and motivated to continuously improve processes and outcomes
- Driven by impact, ownership, and accountability
Pay
The range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 per year plus annual bonus.
Schedule
Full time