Human Resources Manager

Aston Carter

$90K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of HR management experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience managing HR for a workforce of 75+ employees.
  • Proven success in recruiting for technical and hourly roles.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of core HR functions like benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with site leadership to create job descriptions and define roles.
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for various positions within the facility.
  • Coordinate onboarding processes to integrate new hires into the company culture.
  • Develop and implement HR policies that align with business needs.
  • Support employee relations and performance management initiatives.
  • Collaborate on talent development and retention strategies.
  • Oversee HR administration tasks, including personnel file maintenance and payroll coordination.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO) and additional benefits provided to employees.
  • 401k retirement plan available for long-term financial planning.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Job Description
This Human Resources Manager role supports the launch and growth of a new manufacturing operation in Marion, Indiana. You will build the HR function from the ground up by creating job descriptions, leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for both hourly and salaried employees, and establishing core HR processes and policies as the facility scales. This position is ideal for a hands-on, adaptable HR professional who enjoys creating structure in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment and partnering closely with site leadership to shape the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with site leadership to design the organizational structure, define roles, and create clear, accurate job descriptions for salaried and hourly positions.
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for technical, operational, professional, and manufacturing roles.
  • Manage the onboarding process by coordinating orientation, training, and a smooth transition into company culture, safety expectations, and work processes.
  • Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with business needs, applicable regulations, and company values.
  • Support core HR functions such as employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, and compliance with federal, Indiana, and local employment laws.
  • Collaborate on workforce planning and talent development initiatives, helping to design training, development, and retention strategies as the facility grows.
  • Oversee HR administration, including maintaining personnel files, coordinating payroll activities when needed, managing leaves of absence, and preparing HR reports.
  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations matters, and best practices to support a positive, safe, and compliant workplace.
  • Take on daily HR leadership responsibilities as operations expand, including driving employee engagement initiatives, supporting diversity efforts, and continuously improving HR programs and processes.

Essential Skills
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Human Resources Management role.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing HR for a facility or workforce of at least 75 employees.
  • Recent HR experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Proven success recruiting and hiring production workers and other hourly roles.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience across all core HR functions, including recruiting, benefits, payroll, onboarding, and employee relations.
  • Proficiency in human resource management practices, including policy development, performance management, and compliance.
  • Ability to build HR processes and structure in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to effectively partner with site leadership and employees at all levels.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information and HR matters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience supporting employee benefits administration and explaining benefits programs to employees.
  • Experience in managing or coordinating payroll-related activities in partnership with internal or external payroll resources.
  • Ability to design and deliver onboarding and training programs that reinforce company culture and safety standards.
  • Experience contributing to workforce planning, talent development, and retention strategies in a growing organization.
  • Comfort serving as a primary HR point of contact in a new or expanding facility.
  • Interest in long-term career growth as the organization scales to 200+ employees.

Work Environment
This is a full-time, onsite position at a new manufacturing facility in Marion, Indiana. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work closely with site leadership and employees on the production floor and in office settings as the operation grows. The environment is fast-paced and growth-focused, with significant opportunity to shape the HR function and advance as the organization expands to more than 200 employees.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Company has PTO, Benefits, 401k
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Marion,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

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