Site Human Resources Manager

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible HR leadership role supporting a growing manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to influence site culture, employee experience, and organizational performance
• Exposure to global HR initiatives and international stakeholders
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with strong leadership visibility
• Broad HR scope spanning payroll, employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and HR strategy
• Opportunity to help shape a growing workforce and support ongoing expansion initiatives
• Strong potential for professional growth within a global organization

Position Summary

This is a hands-on HR leadership role responsible for overseeing payroll administration, employee relations, HR operations, workforce planning, talent management, and HR strategy. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership while ensuring consistent HR practices, a positive employee experience, and alignment with broader business objectives. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing day-to-day HR operations with strategic initiatives that support business growth, employee development, organizational effectiveness, and a high-performance culture. This role operates within a matrix organization and requires strong partnership with both local leadership and regional HR teams.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & HR Operations

• Oversee site payroll administration and ensure timely and accurate processing
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and HR shared services teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Maintain HR data integrity and reporting accuracy
• Monitor workforce metrics, KPIs, and HR analytics to support business decision-making
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement across HR policies, processes, and practices
• Support compliance audits and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations investigations and workplace issue resolution
• Coach managers through performance management, corrective actions, and difficult employee conversations
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, employment law compliance, and workplace best practices
• Foster a positive employee relations environment through proactive issue resolution and manager support
• Support a culture of accountability, trust, and open communication
• Partner with leadership to address organizational challenges and workforce concerns

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to site leadership
• Align people strategies with operational and business objectives
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives
• Partner with leaders to build a high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Drive employee engagement, retention, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives
• Collaborate with regional HR teams and Centers of Excellence to implement company-wide programs and initiatives

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Support recruiting strategy and ongoing workforce growth initiatives
• Partner with hiring managers to address staffing needs and talent acquisition priorities
• Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning discussions
• Identify and develop talent pipelines to support future business growth
• Support organizational design, workforce capability, and employee development strategies
• Enhance onboarding processes and employee experience programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, chemical, refinery, plant, or production environments
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience
• Experience supporting payroll administration and HR operations
• Demonstrated success in workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development
• Experience utilizing HR metrics, reporting, and analytics to drive business outcomes
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills
• Ability to build credibility with leaders and employees at all levels
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience supporting a matrixed or global organization
• Experience supporting manufacturing growth, expansions, or large-scale hiring initiatives
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, ADP, or similar HRIS platforms
• Change management and continuous improvement experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're seeking a professional who is:

• Strong in payroll administration, employee relations, and HR operations
• Comfortable advising, coaching, and influencing leaders at all levels
• Skilled at balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on operational support
• Data-driven and focused on measurable business results
• Experienced building trust and credibility within manufacturing environments
• Effective within a matrix organization and capable of managing multiple stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about improving employee experience and organizational effectiveness