Human Resources Manager

We're seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead and the Human Resources function across multiple sites. This is a hands-on role for someone equally comfortable serving as a strategic partner to leadership and as the day-to-day operator who handles recruiting, employee relations, compliance, benefits, payroll, and culture initiatives.

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Own full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
• Design and continually improve the new-hire onboarding experience across all locations
• Work with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring plans

Employee Relations & Culture

• Act as the primary resource for employee questions, concerns, and conflict resolution at every site
• Investigate and resolve workplace issues fairly and confidentially
• Drive company culture, engagement initiatives, and internal communications, keeping a consistent employee experience across locations

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and PTO
• Support annual compensation reviews and market benchmarking
• Manage open enrollment and vendor relationships (brokers, carriers, payroll providers)

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.), including any state or local variations across sites
• Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies
• Own recordkeeping, I-9 compliance, and audit readiness for all locations

Performance Management

• Design and run performance review cycles and goal-setting processes
• Coach managers on feedback, documentation, and difficult conversations
• Support promotion, PIP, and termination processes

HR Operations & Payroll

• Process payroll for all sites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in partnership with Finance or an outside payroll provider
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and produce reports for leadership
• Manage leave-of-absence administration and workers' compensation claims

Strategic HR

• Advise leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and workforce xevrcyc strategy
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and the employee experience
• Build HR from the ground up or scale existing practices as the company grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Experience supporting multiple sites or locations
• Hands-on experience with employee relations and payroll processing
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification