HR Manager

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and executing all human resources functions for a manufacturing facility. This role serves as a strategic business partner to leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, compliance, training, and workforce planning. The HR Manager promotes a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Serve as the primary HR resource for managers and employees.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, complaints, and workplace concerns.
• Coach managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Foster a positive, productive, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies.

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly and salaried positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop talent pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate selection, and offer processes.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain accurate employee records.
• Partner with leadership on workplace investigations and corrective actions.

• Administer employee benefit programs and coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist with compensation planning, market reviews, and salary recommendations.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate employee data and timely payroll processing.
• Address employee questions regarding benefits, compensation, and HR policies.

• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.
• Monitor training compliance and maintain required certifications.
• Facilitate HR-related training sessions including harassment prevention, safety, and workplace policies.

• Partner with operations leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
• Support workers' compensation administration and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with workforce planning to support production goals and operational demands.

• Track and analyze key HR metrics including turnover, retention, absenteeism, and recruiting activity.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Identify trends and implement solutions to improve workforce effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years of HR leadership or management experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or plant environment experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with employee relations investigations and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms.

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• PHR or SPHR

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union…