Human Resources Manager

About the role

Leads and oversees all Human Resources functions for U.S. plant operations, ensuring operational HR excellence, workforce stability, and legal compliance, while acting as a strategic business partner to plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR service delivery across assigned U.S. plant(s)
• Ensure execution excellence in workforce administration, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR systems accuracy
• Standardize HR processes aligned with NA and Corporate HR
• Partner with plant leadership on workforce strategies
• Support organizational design and workforce planning
• Analyze workforce trends (turnover, absenteeism, productivity)
• Manage investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Oversee performance management processes
• Ensure policy consistency and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA)
• Maintain audit readiness and documentation
• Partner with NA Talent Acquisition for hiring strategies
• Support onboarding and retention initiatives
• Manage HR Business Partner and HR Coordinator
• Develop team capabilities and performance
• Partner with EHS to support safety programs and compliance
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
• Drive HR process improvements and support operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required
• HR certification preferred
• 7–10+ years HR experience
• 3–5+ years in manufacturing HR leadership

Skills

• Knowledge of U.S. labor laws
• HRIS experience
• Data analytics and reporting

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment
Fast-paced with shop floor presence
Infrequent travel required

Please e-mail HR.Mus@SCHERDEL.com for all hiring inquiries.