Human Resources Manager

LHH is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the St. Paul area to identify an experienced Human Resources Manager
. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working as a strategic business partner while remaining hands-on with employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting manufacturing environments and be proficient with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) systems.

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, supporting organizational goals through effective talent management, employee relations, performance management, HR compliance, and workforce planning. This role will partner closely with site leadership and employees to foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring HR programs and practices align with business objectives.

• Partner with site leadership to understand current and future workforce needs, succession planning, employee retention, and talent development strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and hiring strategies.
• Support onboarding initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience.

• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, investigations, corrective actions, accommodations, and terminations.
• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Administer and coordinate performance management processes.
• Coach managers on performance documentation, feedback, and best practices to minimize organizational risk.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage HRIS data integrity and reporting, with a strong emphasis on UKG administration and reporting
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• Prepare and analyze HR metrics and reports to support business decisions.

• Support compensation and benefits administration in partnership with corporate and external vendors.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, life event changes, and benefit-related questions.
• Ensure accurate processing and communication of employee benefit programs.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify organizational challenges and implement HR solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and HR process enhancements.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, inclusion, and employee engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Previous HR Manager or HR Business Partner experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) required.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, multi-site, or industrial environments preferred.
• Demonstrated success in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Monday through Friday schedule with occasional flexibility required to support business operations.
• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing conditions, including noise, machinery, dust, and production activities.
• Limited travel between company locations and for occasional meetings or training events.

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $85,000
• Opportunity to partner directly with leadership and influence business decisions
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary…