Human Resources Manager

Aston Carter

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency in high-volume recruitment and talent pipeline development
  • Experience managing employee relations and conducting investigations
  • HR generalist with site-level ownership in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with leadership and employees

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled manufacturing roles
  • Manage employee relations and conduct workplace investigations
  • Oversee compensation and benefits administration
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives and organizational effectiveness
  • Balance tactical execution with strategic HR practices
  • Align HR approaches with local workforce needs alongside leadership

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day 1
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous 401K plan with 40% match
  • College tuition benefit program
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Job Description
The Human Resources Manager will serve as the on-site HR leader for a growing manufacturing facility, owning the full scope of HR operations and acting as a key partner to site leadership and global HR. This role is highly visible and hands-on, with a strong emphasis on recruiting and building out talent pipelines to support continued growth.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for high-volume and skilled manufacturing roles.
  • Manage employee relations and conduct workplace investigations.
  • Oversee compensation and benefits administration and provide support for payroll as needed.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the site.
  • Operate as the primary HR leader on the ground, balancing day-to-day tactical execution with longer-term strategic impact.
  • Partner closely with leadership to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals while tailoring HR practices to meet the needs of the local workforce.
Essential Skills
  • Human resources management experience, particularly in manufacturing environments.
  • Proficiency in recruiting, especially building pipelines and filling high-demand manufacturing roles.
  • Experience in employee relations, including handling investigations and managing performance issues.
  • HR generalist leadership experience with site-level ownership.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a low-structure, fast-growth environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 6+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 1-2 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with both leadership and hourly employees.
  • Ability to balance corporate alignment with local site needs.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter who can operate independently with minimal oversight.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite role based in a manufacturing setting. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and growth-oriented, with a mix of hourly and salaried employees. The HR Manager will support a site that is actively scaling, requiring flexibility, responsiveness, and a willingness to be visible on the floor and engaged with employees at all levels. The culture is practical and team-oriented, emphasizing getting things done rather than operating within rigid policies or heavy bureaucracy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Springfield, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous 401K plan (40% match)
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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