Full Job Description
Overview
The HR Manager is responsible for overall management of the HR function for their location. The HR Manager provides HR support, guidance, and people development opportunities while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the HR Manager serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals to drive business performance. The role partners with managers and employees to provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, change management, and employee engagement. The HR Manager leverages data-driven insights to develop and implement people solutions that foster a high-performing, inclusive, and compliant workplace while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Compliance - Audits and monitors work quality against established policies and procedures, ensuring consistent delivery of the highest standards of performance and accountability.
• Communication & Relationship Building - Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills paired with the ability to build trusted relationships with employees, strategic partners, and external stakeholders; skillfully navigates and resolves conflict to maintain productive working relationships.
• Work Style & Organizational Agility - Operates independently with strong attention to detail; brings a collaborative, adaptable, solutions-focused approach while managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
• Confidentiality - Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information across all aspects of the role.
• Technical Proficiency - Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel functions for reporting and analysis; hands-on experience with UKG or a comparable HRIS platform preferred.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Typical office setting working inside a controlled temperature environment
• Regular walk through/time spent in a manufacturing setting
• Occasional work required outside
• May perform activities in an environment containing hazardous elements and requiring safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines
• Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members
• All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, JHAs, and support of the ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with
• Occasional travel required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Position requires the ability to sit for a minimum of 6 hours per day
• Will stand, walk, bend over, and reach above head less than an hour a day
• Minimal lifting or carrying of 10 pounds occasionally and repetitive use of hands/arms for writing and computer work
Responsibilities
1. Partner with Corporate Recruiter in full-cycle recruitment process.
2. Ensure legal compliance for required new hire federal and state forms (I-9, etc.)legal and regulatory compliance with respect to recruiting, applicant, and on-boarding process.
3. Resolve general benefits, policy, and compensation questions from team members, escalating to the appropriate subject matter experts when necessary.
4. Oversee leave of absence cases, providing guidance on leave policies, coordinating with employees and managers, maintaining compliance with applicable laws, and supporting successful employee return-to-work and accommodation processes.
5. Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
6. Evaluate existing policies and procedures, identify areas for improvement relevant to site location, and develop recommendations for new or modified policies to support business objectives, mitigate risk, and enhance the employee experience. .
7. Collaborate with Payroll Department regarding any payroll corrections or issues as they are discovered and ensure resolution
8. Serve as the primary contact for the Payroll and HRIS functions regarding any team member related issues or questions
9. Provide HR consultation and guidance regarding workplace incidents, return-to-work programs, accommodations, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
10. Lead the management and resolution of all employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, policy violations, performance issues, complaints, and misconduct allegations.
11. Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations; assess findings; recommend appropriate corrective action
12. Partner with managers to address employee performance and conduct issues by providing guidance on disciplinary processes, documenting corrective actions, ensuring consistency in decision-making, and maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
13. Conduct exit interviews and review and analyze relevant trends.
14. Maintain employee personnel, medical and I-9 files in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
15. Receive and respond to unemployment claims and verification of employment in a timely manner
16. Partner with leaders to identify training needs and create development plans that support business objectives and employee growth by position.
17. Manage the performance review process, giving feedback and support when needed, including partnering with managers to implement performance improvement plans, individual development plans, and other performance tools as necessary
18. Partner with leadership to manage succession planning processes; Assist management to identify, assess, and prepare high-potential employees for critical roles within the organization.
19. Collaborate with local HR team and Benefits Manager to create plans to fully utilize the wellness budget and benefits offerings/perks
20. Regularly review and analyze absenteeism and turnover KPIs. Partner with Management team and recommend initiatives for improvement.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range
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