Human Resources (HR) Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people-focused initiatives at our Elizabethtown, Kentucky location. This role is ideal for someone who can build trust across the plant, address employee concerns with confidence, and help shape a positive, accountable workplace culture. The successful candidate will partner closely with leaders and employees to strengthen engagement, support organizational change, and reduce turnover through practical HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day employee relations efforts by addressing workplace concerns, guiding conflict resolution, and promoting fair, consistent HR practices across the site.
• Partner with plant leadership to foster a strong workplace culture that encourages engagement, accountability, and respect at every level of the organization.
• Develop and implement retention initiatives aimed at improving employee satisfaction and reducing turnover in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor to build relationships with employees, understand operational challenges, and provide hands-on HR support.
• Advise managers on performance issues, corrective actions, policy interpretation, and other people-related matters to ensure sound decision-making.
• Oversee HR administrative activities, including policy communication, documentation, and support for employee benefit-related processes.
• Support organizational change efforts by helping leaders communicate effectively, manage transitions, and maintain workforce stability during periods of change.
• Identify trends in employee feedback, attendance, and morale, then recommend actions that improve the overall employee experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in human resources management, with strong capability in employee relations and workplace issue resolution.
• Demonstrated success influencing workplace culture and building credibility with both leadership and frontline employees.
• Experience creating or supporting retention strategies that help lower employee turnover.
• Solid knowledge of HR administration, employee policies, and benefit-related processes.
• Ability to lead through change and provide clear guidance during evolving business needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to address sensitive situations directly and professionally.
• Comfortable working in a plant environment and remaining actively engaged with employees on the floor.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
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