Human Resources (HR) Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead people operations and workplace safety initiatives at our manufacturing facility in Columbus, Nebraska. This role will oversee core HR programs, employee relations, compliance, and talent processes while helping create a productive, respectful, and well-supported work environment. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to translate data and workforce insights into practical improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct human resources and environmental, health, and safety activities to support a secure, compliant, and engaged workplace.
• Guide managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, performance concerns, and corrective action processes.
• Oversee daily departmental operations, including planning priorities, tracking objectives, managing budgets, and improving internal workflows.
• Manage full-cycle hiring efforts for employees, contract staff, and contractors by partnering with leaders on sourcing, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
• Analyze workforce and HR data to identify trends, strengthen policies, and support informed business decisions.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, reporting documentation, organizational charts, and employee directory information.
• Assess the effectiveness of HR programs and recommend process enhancements that improve service quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely completion of recurring weekly, monthly, and annual HR reporting requirements.
• Administer talent management programs such as onboarding, development planning, performance management, and succession-related activities.
• Oversee compensation review processes, support payroll accuracy audits, and lead facility-wide communication efforts in partnership with leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in human resources leadership, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated success managing employee relations issues and advising leaders on policy application and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of HR administration, benefits coordination, onboarding, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and maintaining accurate employee data, records, and reports.
• Background in compensation analysis, annual pay review processes, and internal equity evaluation.
• Familiarity with payroll oversight, auditing practices, and I-9 and broader employment compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret KPI reporting and use data to recommend practical improvements to HR programs and processes.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the facility.