Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Metropolitan Detroit Area

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Bonus: Performance Based

One of our key clients, being a major, non-automotive manufacturer is in need of a highly experienced HR Manager that will serve as a strategic and operational business partner to plant leadership, supporting a large-scale, complex, and fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end HR execution at the site, including employee relations, talent development, labor relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. The HR Manager plays a critical role in enabling plant performance during ramp-up, and steady-state operations, ensuring the organization has the leadership, capability, and culture required to perform at a high level. He/she is responsible for understanding the business needs of the plant and then translating those needs into HR services to ensure the plant benefits from strategic Human Resource services and standardized processes. He/she is also responsible for driving the strategic labor activities and initiatives as it relates to Union Management and Labor Relations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments, demonstrates strong business acumen, and can influence leaders to drive accountability, engagement, and performance across the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Ensure implementation of Company policies and standardized processes within the facility
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to align HR strategy with operational and business objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on:
• • Organizational effectiveness
  • Workforce planning
  • Leader capability and performance
• Support plant execution by ensuring the organization is staffed, structured, and operating effectively

Plant Support – Operations

• Ensure readiness across for a 24/7 operation:
• • Workforce planning and onboarding
  • Leadership capability and training
  • Culture and engagement
• Partner with leadership to drive accountability and ownership during high-pressure operational periods
• Analyze HR metrics and create and implement action plans based on those metrics in line with the Function and/or business objectives.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Lead all aspects of employee relations, including:
• • Investigations
  • Corrective actions
  • Performance management
  • Terminations
• Perform employee and labor relations duties, including grievance procedures, contract interpretation.
• Coach leaders through complex employee situations, ensuring consistency and fairness
  

Talent Management & Development

• Lead and execute performance management processes, including:
• • Coaching leaders on performance conversations
  • Developing performance improvement plans (PIPs)
  • Supporting talent reviews
• Drive succession planning and leadership development across all levels
• Ensure the plant is building a sustainable talent pipeline

Workforce Planning & Staffing

• Identify staffing needs and coordinate staffing activities (including recruiting, selections, and placement) for the location including both salaried and hourly positions.
• Use data and workforce analytics to support planning and decision-making
• Ensure the plant is staffed appropriately to meet operational demand

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including:
• • Onboarding
  • Development
  • Retention
  • Offboarding
• Serve as subject matter expert for HR systems and processes
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all HR administrative processes
• Ensure efficient and accurate payroll, administration processes, and employee data/records.
• Ensure orientation and induction for newly hired employees and contractors is completed.
• Ensure that Affirmative Action plans are in place and implemented: Participate in any OFCCP audits

Culture, Engagement & Communication

• Partner with leadership to maintain high levels of employee engagement and communication
• Act as cultural ambassador, reinforcing:
• • Accountability
  • Respect for people
  • Operational excellence

Training & Organizational Capability

• Coordinate and deliver management training on:
• • Leadership development
  • Performance management
  • Employee relations
  • Compliance and workplace standards
• Enable leaders to effectively manage teams in a fast-paced, operational environment

Safety & Compliance Partnership

• Partner with EHS leadership to support safe workplace practices
• Ensure compliance with:
• • OSHA and regulatory requirements
  • Company policies
• Reinforce safety as a core component of plant culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting plant operations and leadership teams in a manufacturing setting
• In-depth understanding of employment law and other government compliance regulations (i.e., FLSA, FMLA, etc.)
• Strong experience in:
• • Employee relations
  • Labor relations (union environment preferred)
  • Performance management
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect HR decisions to operational outcomes

Critical Experience Requirements

• Proven experience supporting fast-paced, high-pressure 24/7 manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive accountability without direct authority
• Experience partnering with plant leadership to support organizational readiness, performance, and engagement
• Ability to balance strategic HR partnership with hands-on execution
• Background and familiarity with HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead teams, as well as drive people development

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.