Human Resources Manager
Independence, OH
$115,000-$130,000
The Human Resources Manager will serve as the strategic human resources leader for a manufacturing facility, overseeing HR operations in a manufacturing plant environment while driving company-wide people initiatives. This role balances hands-on leadership with strategic execution, supporting a diverse hourly and salaried workforce while ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and talent development across the organization.
The HR Manager will directly lead a team of human resources professionals responsible for daily employee relations, onboarding, and administrative activities. The role will maintain ownership of higher-level HR initiatives, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and coach two HR professionals in a multi-site operation, providing guidance and performance oversight.
- Serve as the primary HR partner to plant leadership, advising on workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
- Support a diverse workforce of hourly manufacturing employees and salaried professionals.
- Lead recruiting efforts for salaried positions, including professional, technical, and leadership roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify 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 company wellness and bonus/incentive programs.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements to improve employee engagement and retention.
- Oversee employee benefits administration and serve as a key resource during open enrollment.
- Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure benefits offerings remain competitive and compliant.
- Support compensation programs and ensure alignment with company policies and market practices.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain a 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.
- Over 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing 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.
