Sr Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sr Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager will serve as the on-site HR leader for a growing manufacturing facility, overseeing the full scope of HR operations and acting as a key partner to site leadership and global HR. This highly visible and hands-on role emphasizes recruiting and building talent pipelines to support continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for high-volume and skilled manufacturing roles.
• Manage employee relations and conduct workplace investigations.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration.
• Provide support for payroll as needed.
• Drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement efforts across the site.
• Partner closely with leadership to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals while tailoring HR practices to meet local workforce needs.
• Balance day-to-day tactical execution with longer-term strategic impact.

Essential Skills

• Experience in human resource management and manufacturing HR.
• Proficiency in Paylocity and recruiting.
• Strong background in employee relations, including handling investigations and managing performance issues.
• HR generalist leadership with site-level ownership.
• Ability to operate effectively in a low-structure, fast-growth environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 1–2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with both leadership and hourly employees.
• Ability to balance corporate alignment with local site needs.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who can operate independently with minimal oversight.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role based in a manufacturing setting. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and growth-oriented, with a mix of hourly and salaried employees. The HR Manager will support a site that is actively scaling, requiring flexibility, responsiveness, and a willingness to be visible on the floor and engaged with employees at all levels. The culture is practical and team-oriented, emphasizing getting things done rather than operating within rigid policies or heavy bureaucracy. The role requires someone comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure where needed.

This is a Permanent position based out of Springfield, MO.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

• Paid holidays and vacation time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)

• Company paid life insurance

• Generous 401K plan (40% match)

• College tuition benefit program

• Employee Referral Program

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.