Job Summary A growing manufacturing organization in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional from a manufacturing environment who enjoys being hands-on, partnering with site leadership, and supporting the full employee lifecycle. The Human Resources Manager will oversee daily HR operations for the site, ensuring compliance, strengthening employee relations, supporting recruiting and onboarding, and helping align HR programs with business goals. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility to leadership, close collaboration with the VP of Human Resources, and the opportunity to improve HR processes in a stable, team-oriented environment. This position does not currently supervise direct reports, making it a strong fit for an HR leader who enjoys direct employee support, strategic partnership, and operational HR execution. Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, performance management, and offboarding.
- Administer HR programs related to compensation, payroll (PAYCOM), benefits, leave administration, time and labor, and employee records.
- Provide employee relations support, conduct workplace investigations, and guide corrective and disciplinary actions in compliance with policy and law.
- Partner with site leaders and corporate HR to support talent planning, employee engagement, retention, and HR policy implementation.
- Maintain HRIS data integrity, reporting, personnel records, compliance documentation, and required training or certification tracking.
- Manage workers' compensation cases, HR audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within HR processes. Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
- Employment type: Direct hire. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Manage daily HR operations for a manufacturing site.
- Lead employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and compliance-related HR matters.
- Oversee recruiting, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits, leave administration, HRIS, and personnel records. PAYCOM+
- Partner with leadership to support employee engagement, talent development, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Manufacturing industry experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour, and related employment requirements.
- Experience supporting core HR functions such as compensation, benefits, payroll, leave administration, performance management, and employee relations.
- Ability to provide sound HR guidance to managers and build credibility with employees and leadership at all levels.
- Strong workplace investigation, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance management skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems, talent management systems, HR data accuracy, reporting, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with site leadership and corporate Human Resources. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR management or HR leadership experience.
- Professional Human Resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
- Experience working in aerospace, defense, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
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