Human Resources Manager

About the role

The Human Resources Manager will serve as the strategic human resources leader for a manufacturing facility, overseeing HR operations in a manufacturing plant environment while driving company-wide people initiatives. This role balances hands-on leadership with strategic execution, supporting a diverse hourly and salaried workforce while ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and talent development across the organization. The HR Manager will directly lead a team of human resources professionals responsible for daily employee relations, onboarding, and administrative activities. The role will maintain ownership of higher-level HR initiatives, workforce planning, and talent strategy. Based in Independence, OH.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach two HR professionals in a multi-site operation, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Serve as the primary HR partner to plant leadership, advising on workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support a diverse workforce of hourly manufacturing employees and salaried professionals.
• Lead recruiting efforts for salaried positions, including professional, technical, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs, define job requirements, and improve hiring processes.
• Drive employer branding and recruitment strategies aligned with business growth.
• Lead the rollout and ongoing management of new HR initiatives, including company wellness and bonus/incentive programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee employee benefits administration and serve as a key resource during open enrollment.
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure benefits offerings remain competitive and compliant.
• Support compensation programs and ensure alignment with company policies and market practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of labor laws, employee relations best practices, and HR compliance standards.
• Oversee workers’ compensation processes, including claims management, return-to-work programs, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and workers’ compensation.
• Experience leading or influencing recruiting strategies for salaried roles.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while supporting day-to-day HR operations through direct reports.

Pay

$115,000‑$130,000