Human Resources; HR Manager

Position Title: Human Resources (HR) Manager

Department: Human Resources & Recruiting

Employment Type Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Workplace Type: Onsite

Compensation: $80,000 - $125,000 / year

We are seeking a people-focused, results-driven Human Resources Manager to support HR operations at our Columbia, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. This role is essential in partnering with our workforce and leadership team, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the ideal candidate will bring 57 years of HR leadership experience, including a strong background in unionized environments and the ability to act as a strategic HR business partner.

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor for the Columbia, PA plant, supporting approximately 400+ employees and collaborating cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition and other HR centers of excellence.
• Partner with plant leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals, driving workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights to influence business decisions on workforce trends, engagement, and productivity.
• Manage labor relations, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, and proactive union engagement.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
• Oversee performance management, employee development, and succession planning, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline.
• Consult leaders on employee relations, organizational design, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Champion employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports for leadership and corporate HR.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 57 years of HR management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience working with unionized work forces and labor contracts.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leadership to drive business results.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision‑engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.