Manager, Human Resources

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager is a key strategic leader responsible for enhancing workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, and organizational culture in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role focuses on talent strategy, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership
• Act as a trusted HR advisor and strategic thought partner to manufacturing leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational design.
• Collaborate on and implement enterprise-wide HR policies, programs, and initiatives that align with operational and business objectives, ensuring continuous improvement and workforce excellence.
• Champion a high-performance culture by embedding accountability, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies across operations.
• Talent Acquisition, Development & Retention
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify workforce needs, recruit top talent, and build a strong pipeline of skilled production employees and operational leaders.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Function to drive innovative recruitment and retention strategies to minimize turnover, optimize workforce stability, and maintain strong staffing levels in a competitive labor market.
• Partner with Learning & Development function to implement training and development programs that enhance technical skills, leadership capabilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the manufacturing team to build a strong bench of future leaders.
• Employee Relations & Workplace Culture
• Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly and temporary employee workforce, operations teams, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices.
• Lead employee relations strategies, manage complex investigations, and provide guidance on disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and grievance handling.
• Foster an inclusive and engaged workplace culture, driving initiatives that improve morale, teamwork, and employee satisfaction.
• Compliance, Safety & Workforce Management
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as industry-specific safety and labor regulations.
• Partner with Safety Management to proactively address workplace safety concerns, support Workers’ Compensation cases, and oversee Leave of Absence processes, including accommodations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
• Deep expertise in employee relations, talent management, performance coaching, and HR compliance within a high-demand, high-velocity work setting
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership, influence decision-making, and drive cultural transformation in an operational setting
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, workforce management tools, and HRIS systems
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and drive practical solutions

Preferred Experience

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred