Human Resources Manager

$90000 - $120000 per year | Kalamazoo, MI | On-site | Permanent

We are a privately owned medical device contract manufacturer in Southwest Michigan. We partner with medical device companies on assembly, kitting, packaging, and sterilization management in a cleanroom environment, and we operate under FDA and ISO quality standards. Our team has more than doubled in recent years, and we are adding buildings and manufacturing space to keep up with demand. Even with that growth, we have stayed a place where leaders know everyone by name, people stay for years, and having fun is one of our core values.

• Real ownership: you run HR day to day with direct access to the owner and leadership team
• Path to HR Director as the company grows
• Stable, inclusive leadership: most of the leadership team has been here 8+ years
• A culture where "we have fun here" is an actual company value
• Dedicated HR Coordinator support, so you can focus on higher-level work
• Remote flexibility when the work allows
• Quarterly discretionary bonuses and a full benefits package
• Meaningful work: our products support life-saving cardiac procedures

We are looking for a talented Human Resources Manager to join our growing team in Southwest Michigan. This is a motivated self-starter who applies business knowledge and HR expertise to own and manage all human resource activities, including benefit programs and employee engagement, while positioning the company for continued growth.

A successful Human Resources Manager works with minimal supervision, brings a "can do" attitude and creative problem-solving skills, and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done well. You have excellent interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, and the organization to juggle multiple priorities without losing momentum.

Job Duties:

• Lead recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial, production, exempt, and professional roles, ensuring new hires meet the qualifications for the position
• Provide leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of HR Coordinator staff, including setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, coaching and development, and monitoring performance
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding, introducing new employees to the company culture
• Manage employee benefit programs, benefits administration, and employee engagement programs
• Manage all STD, LTD, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Unemployment claims
• Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Monitor and manage compliance with Health Care Reform requirements and federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support the Safety Program in collaboration with Operations
• Counsel and guide leaders and managers on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and compliance
• Serve as the point of contact for team members on employment-related questions, policies, procedures, and programs
• Maintain and administer the Employee Handbook and HR policies; review regularly and recommend updates so policies stay current with the law and are consistently communicated and applied
• Oversee payroll and timekeeping administration (ADP), ensuring employee information, time records, and payroll changes are accurate and timely; support HR staff handling payroll and onboarding, and serve as payroll backup as needed
• Oversee the integrity of personnel, timekeeping, and HR records, keeping them accurate, complete, and…