Human Resources (HR) Manager

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is searching for an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle at a manufacturing facility in Clackamas, Oregon.

About the role

This role combines day-to-day HR leadership with practical support for workforce planning, compliance, employee relations, and talent acquisition. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work closely with plant leadership and corporate partners to strengthen people programs and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead human resources operations for the plant, supporting staffing, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, performance processes, and workplace compliance.
• Work closely with site leadership and corporate partners to align hiring plans, talent initiatives, and people strategies with operational goals.
• Direct recruitment efforts from intake through onboarding, helping managers define position needs and secure talent with relevant experience for the facility.
• Advise supervisors and leaders on employee concerns, disciplinary matters, investigations, accommodations, and separation decisions while reducing organizational risk.
• Administer leave programs, workers’ compensation activity, and return-to-work coordination in partnership with external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Support compensation and benefits planning by contributing to budgeting, market analysis, job documentation, and evaluation of benefit offerings with brokers or vendors.
• Partner with immigration counsel to monitor visa-related deadlines, maintain documentation, and assist with renewals or status updates for sponsored employees.
• Oversee annual performance review activities and training programs, including maintenance of HR and learning systems used to support employee development.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure HR policies and practices remain current with applicable employment laws.
• Help foster a positive workplace culture by organizing employee events and maintaining relationships with local venues and service partners as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading HR functions in a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Oregon employment laws, HR compliance standards, and employee relations practices.
• Proven ability to manage recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, benefits coordination, and performance management activities.
• Experience handling sensitive workplace matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and standard business software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare policies, documentation, and reports accurately and on time.
• Ability to work independently while building effective partnerships with managers, finance teams, and corporate leadership.
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation processes, immigration-related employee support, and 401(k) administration is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals.