Human Resources Manager Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000-$95,000 base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative manufacturing environment Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and manage HR functions within a manufacturing environment.
This role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership , supporting employee relations, recruiting, workforce planning, compliance, training and development, compensation, benefits, performance management, and labor relations. The ideal candidate has progressive HR leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment and is comfortable supporting both hourly and salaried employees. Job Responsibilities
- Foster a positive, productive, and engaged workplace culture.
- Investigate employee complaints, workplace concerns, and policy violations.
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee relations matters.
- Support conflict resolution, corrective action, and disciplinary processes.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract skilled manufacturing talent.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce requirements.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Coordinate with temporary staffing agencies to support workforce planning.
- Monitor turnover trends and implement employee retention strategies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Oversee compliance related to FMLA, ADA, EEO, workers' compensation , and other employment regulations.
- Administer performance management programs and annual review processes.
- Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs.
- Coordinate leadership development, succession planning, and career growth initiatives.
- Support employee recognition and engagement programs.
- Administer compensation programs and support wage analysis activities.
- Manage employee benefits enrollment and communication.
- Assist employees with benefits-related questions and concerns.
- Support collective bargaining agreement administration and grievance resolution.
- Ensure adherence to labor agreements and company policies.
- Collaborate with the EHS Specialist to promote a strong workplace safety culture.
- Support workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
- Participate in Safety Committee and employee wellness initiatives.
- Track and analyze HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, hiring, retention, and training effectiveness.
- Prepare HR reports and recommendations for plant and executive leadership.
- Identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complete additional HR and operational projects as directed by the CFO. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field .
- 5-8 years of progressive HR experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of HR leadership experience , preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces .
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, compliance, performance management, and HR operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office , including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to partner effectively with plant leadership, managers, supervisors, and employees. Preferred Qualifications
- SHRM or SPHR certification.
- Previous union/labor relations experience .
- Experience with collective bargaining agreements and grievance resolution.
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
About the Company Our client is a manufacturing organization seeking an experienced HR leader who can serve as a trusted partner to plant leadership while supporting employees across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact across employee engagement, workforce development, talent acquisition, compliance, safety, and organizational performance while working closely with plant and executive leadership.