HR Manager

About the role

The HR Manager is responsible for leading all HR functions within a high-volume manufacturing environment, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation strategy/planning, benefits administration, safety compliance, and workforce development. This role partners closely with company leadership to support staffing needs, strengthen culture, and ensure HR practices align with operational goals.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Culture
  • Lead full-cycle hiring for production, skilled trades, sales, administrative, and leadership roles.
  • Develop recruiting strategies to address high-volume or seasonal staffing needs.
  • Build relationships with technical schools, staffing agencies, and local workforce organizations.
  • Lead new-hire onboarding and plant-specific orientation to ensure smooth integration into the operation.
• Workforce Planning & Recruitment
  • Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors.
  • Address employee concerns, mediate workplace issues, and support fair, consistent corrective actions.
  • Partner with operations managers to maintain positive employee engagement and morale.
• Employee Relations & Labor Management
  • Coordinate and track training programs including OSHA/safety training, cross-training, and leadership development.
  • Track certifications, licenses, and skills matrices for employees.
  • Implement retention and recognition programs to reduce turnover in high-demand roles.
• Compliance & Safety Support
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
  • Maintain accurate employment records and ensure HRIS data integrity.
  • Collaborate with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) teams to support safety programs and incident investigations.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA, workers’ compensation, and other manufacturing regulations.
• Compensation, Payroll & Benefits Support
  • Lead performance review cycles and coach managers on performance documentation.
  • Support corrective action processes and improvement plans.
  • Identify skill gaps and implement training initiatives to support operational efficiency.
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation claims.
  • Process accurate payroll runs.
  • Partner with finance to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Performance Management
  • Partner with leadership to ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, emerging rules/regulations, and other people-care matters.
  • Develop HR policy and programming to support the financial and production goals for the company.
  • Analyze HR metrics (turnover, attendance, hiring speed, safety trends) and recommend improvements.
  • Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification preferred) or equivalent years of experience.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and safety-related regulations.
• Experience with high-volume hourly workforce management.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and time-tracking systems.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, or similar systems is preferred but not required.