HR Manager - Grand Rapids, MIDISHER is partnering with a motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to fill their HR Manager position. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable people processes, supporting organizational growth, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the organization's mission and values. You will lead the creation and management of all human resource functions for a rapidly growing start-up company.
What you will get to do:- Develop and promote the company's employer brand to attract top talent.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Manage the full hiring process, including job postings, interviewing, reference checks, and onboarding.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues.
- Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, communication, and leadership best practices.
- Create, implement, and maintain employee policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Partner with leadership to develop compensation philosophies, job architecture, and career progression frameworks.
- Support payroll processes in coordination with the Finance Department.
- Design and administer performance evaluation processes.
- Identify training and development needs, develop effective programs to enhance employee value to the company, and maintain accurate training records.
What will make you successful:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Human Resources certification preferred (e.g., Society for Human Resource Management-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR).
- 8-10+ years of progressive human resources experience.
- Experience in a start-up or high-growth manufacturing environment desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in recruiting, employee relations, and employment law compliance.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing workforce with exempt and non-exempt roles.
- Experience scaling human resources processes within a growing organization.
- Experience supporting EOS or similar operating systems preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and build human resources processes from the ground up.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems and Microsoft Office applications.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
