Human Resources Manager

Job description

Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing
Austintown, OH
Pay: $115,000-$125,000 The HR Manager will serve as the strategic human resources leader for a manufacturing facility, overseeing plant-level HR operations while driving company-wide people initiatives. This role balances hands-on leadership with strategic execution, supporting a diverse hourly and salaried workforce and ensuring compliance, engagement, and talent growth across the organization. The HR Manager will directly manage two plant-based HR professionals who handle daily employee relations, onboarding, and administrative activities, while maintaining ownership of higher-level initiatives, workforce planning, and talent strategy
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop two plant-level HR team members, providing guidance, coaching, and performance oversight
• Act as the primary HR partner to plant leadership, advising on workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
• Support a complex workforce that includes both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried professionals

• Spearhead recruiting efforts for salaried roles, including professional, technical, and leadership positions
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, define job requirements, and improve hiring processes
• Drive employer branding and recruitment strategies aligned with business growth

• Lead the rollout and ongoing management of new HR initiatives, including a company wellness program and bonus/incentive programs
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements to improve engagement and retention

• Oversee employee benefits administration and act as a key resource during open enrollment
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure competitive and compliant benefits offerings
• Support compensation programs and ensure alignment with company policies and market practices

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain strong working knowledge of labor laws, employee relations best practices, and HR compliance standards
• Oversee workers’ compensation processes, including claims management, return-to-work programs, and regulatory reporting

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations
• Strong knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and workers’ compensation
• Experience leading or influencing recruiting strategies for salaried roles
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while supporting day-to-day HR operations through direct reports???????