HR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a strategic partner to plant and business leadership, driving HR initiatives that support operational excellence and workforce engagement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and organizational development.

The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, strong knowledge of manufacturing workforce dynamics, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR execution.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives and operational goals
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent development
• Drive plant-level initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, and culture improvement

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution in alignment with company policies and employment laws
• Foster a positive work environment while supporting a high-performance, accountability-driven culture

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried roles within the facility
• Develop talent pipelines for critical positions and succession planning initiatives
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and implement effective sourcing strategies

Performance Management & Development

• Implement and manage performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning
• Coach managers on employee performance, feedback delivery, and leadership best practices
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate programs to support workforce skill development

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Administer compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (including FLSA, EEOC, OSHA, and Louisiana labor regulations)
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting metrics

HR Operations

• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes
• Manage HR systems, data reporting, and HR KPIs such as turnover, absenteeism, and time-to-fill
• Support payroll and benefits administration in coordination with corporate HR and finance

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• 3-5 years of HR experience in a union environment
• Proven experience supporting hourly production workforces

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-shift or unionized manufacturing environments (if applicable)
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data-driven HR decision-making
• Experience supporting safety and compliance initiatives in partnership with EHS teams

\nCompany Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.