Human Resource Manager I

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR leader for an assigned manufacturing site and is responsible for independently administering all aspects of the Human Resources function. This hands‑on role provides full‑cycle HR support for the location, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, employee record management, policy administration, legal compliance, performance management support, and workforce planning activities.

The HR Manager partners with site leadership to ensure a positive employee experience, maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws, and support organizational objectives while fostering a culture aligned with company values.

• Manage the full‑cycle recruiting process for hourly, skilled, technical, and salaried positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate candidate selection activities.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company hiring practices.
• Coordinate pre‑employment screenings, background checks, reference checks, and employment offers.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting metrics.

• Administer all new hire onboarding processes.
• Prepare and process employment documentation, including Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification requirements.
• Conduct new employee orientation and facilitate a positive onboarding experience.
• Coordinate introductions, training schedules, and site‑specific onboarding activities.
• Ensure completion and retention of all required onboarding records.

• Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns, workplace issues, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct and document employee investigations related to policy violations, workplace conduct, harassment, discrimination, and other employment matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors regarding performance management and employee relations concerns.
• Support corrective action, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement plans.
• Promote employee engagement, communication, and retention initiatives.

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, life event changes, and benefits‑related questions.
• Assist in the site coordination of benefits communications and open enrollment activities.
• Serve as liaison between employees, vendors, and corporate benefits administration.
• Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other leave programs.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, equal employment opportunity requirements, unemployment processes, and workplace posting requirements.
• Support audits and maintain required employment documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend process updates as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper handling of sensitive employee information.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential employee personnel files.
• Ensure all employment documentation is retained according to legal and company requirements.
• Manage HRIS employee data transactions and audits.
• Process employment status changes, promotions, transfers, wage changes, and separations.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and workforce data for leadership review.

• Assist leaders in administering performance management processes.
• Support employee development initiatives and training programs.
• Coordinate compliance training and required certifications.
• Identify workforce development opportunities to improve employee effectiveness and retention.

• Partner with site leadership on workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives and action planning.
• Support organizational change initiatives and communication efforts.
• Champion company culture, values, and employee experience programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business…