Human Resources (HR) Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle and payroll operations for a growing organization in Elkhart, Indiana. This position works closely with company leadership to support hiring, employee relations, compliance, benefits coordination, and performance management while also handling the day-to-day needs of a stand-alone HR function. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, organization, and communication skills, along with the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hiring activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and selection support for open positions.
• Manage onboarding for new permanent employees by delivering orientation, safety-related training, policy review, and handbook guidance to ensure a smooth start.
• Administer payroll accurately and on schedule, maintaining supporting records and resolving documentation issues as needed.
• Maintain organized employee files, attendance records, vacation tracking, and weekly labor reporting to support accurate workforce data.
• Oversee compliance-related HR processes such as background checks, employment verification, coordination of required candidate substance testing, unemployment claims, and workers’ compensation reporting.
• Support benefits administration by assisting employees with coverage questions, reviewing benefit-related invoices, and coordinating submissions to accounting.
• Partner with leadership and department managers on organizational planning, employee concerns, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Keep performance evaluations and development planning current while helping leadership monitor retention, hiring efficiency, and benefit cost objectives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of human resources administration experience within an organization generating $10 million or more in annual revenue.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience handling payroll as part of a broad HR management role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across different personality types and levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR-related systems.
• HR certification is preferred.
• Experience in the steel or aluminum fabrication industry is preferred.