Human Resources Manager

HR Business Partner

Location:

Rochester, MN (100% Onsite)

Benchmark is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead Human Resources for our Rochester manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in employee relations while also helping drive workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational growth.

Initially, the role will focus heavily on employee relations, investigations, compliance, performance management, and manager coaching. Over time, you'll partner closely with site leadership to shape workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations, investigations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Coach and support managers on people-related issues and leadership development.
• Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational change.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Provide guidance to an HR Generalist and Receptionist.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and Talent Acquisition teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and performance management experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience coaching leaders and partnering with business teams.

Preferred:

• Manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment experience.
• Experience with workforce planning, change management, or leadership development.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Why Join Benchmark?

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping shape the future of HR at a growing manufacturing site. You'll work closely with leadership, influence business decisions, and play a key role in building a strong employee culture and workforce strategy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health & Wellness Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Access to a broad provider network and healthcare coverage options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental health and wellness resources Wellness programs and initiatives Financial Benefits 401(k) retirement plan Company 401(k) match Financial wellness resources and planning tools Annual bonus opportunity (your role is eligible for a 10% target bonus) Time Off & Work-Life Balance Paid vacation Paid holidays Sick time (varies by policy/location)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester, MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.