Manufacturing HR Manager

Job Overview

Grow with a manufacturing company that values human talent and a collaborative culture. As our Human Resources Manager, you will report to the General Manager and lead a small HR team.

• Evaluate, further develop, and improve the tactical and strategic plan of human resources for the site.
• Manage the labor strategy of the plant, including collective bargaining, grievances, and contract understanding.
• Determine policy changes as needed and update the company on required initiatives.
• Support the recruitment specialist with the recruitment plan for the company.
• Communicate at executive, manager, and staff levels to resolve HR inquiries and concerns.
• Coach and mentor company team members on HR-related concerns, including leading, coaching and overseeing HR staff members.
• Ensure plant compliance as an expert related to FMLA, ADA, EEO and OSHA.
• Support benefits specialist with benefits administration.
• Work within the company ERP system and HRIS system for reporting and documentation.
• Support, develop, and administer site training at all levels of the plant.
• Empower and coach the HR team to meet their individual and team goals.
• Manage multiple HR projects at a time.
• Utilize the company ATS (applicant tracking system) for verification of hours, documentation and reporting.
• Participate in policy review and stay updated on employment law.
• Lead and conduct employee relations, including needed investigations and resolving employee conflict.
• Support EHS Manager with BWC and OSHA log documentation and communication.
• Provide insight as a key confidant to the General Manager.
• Establish and improve HR practices based on data and analysis.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field.
• At least five years of experience working in a lead manufacturing HR position.
• Experience overseeing others.
• Experience with unionized workforce.
• Strong HR compliance skills.
• Background in recruitment.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• HRIS experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

• HR certifications.
• ERP experience.

Day‑one benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage; life and AD&D; long‑term and short‑term disability; HSA contribution; 10% bonus potential; and a 401(k) match of 100% up to 5%.

The position is located in Tiffin, OH. Candidates must be local; relocation is not available.