HR Manager - Lake Area

HR Manager | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for fostering positive workplace environments and driving organizational success? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Spring Lake seeking experienced HR Managers.

We partner with manufacturers across Spring Lake seeking HR Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for production, technical, and administrative roles.
• Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, and union negotiations (if applicable).
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures compliant with labor laws and plant safety regulations.
• Lead workforce planning and talent development initiatives to support operational needs and skill advancement.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring market competitiveness for manufacturing positions.
• Drive initiatives for a safe and healthy work environment, collaborating with EHS teams.
• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting and performance reviews for all plant personnel.

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, safety regulations (OSHA), and HR best practices relevant to manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management for a diverse workforce.
• Proficiency in talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies for production and skilled trades roles.
• Experience with HRIS and using HR data analytics to inform decision-making.

• Multilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) to support a diverse manufacturing workforce
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement initiatives
• Certification or significant experience in OSHA compliance and workplace safety programs
• Proven track record in union avoidance strategies or collective bargaining

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The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters:
Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.