HR Manager

HR Manager

The HR Manager independently manages core Human Resources functions while serving as a trusted advisor to managers and employees. The HR Manager plays a key role in strengthening a people-focused culture by interpreting policy, guiding decision-making, and improving HR processes. Working closely with leadership, the HR Manager leads the execution of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance efforts. This HR Manager position exercises sound judgment on complex and sensitive matters, ensures consistent and fair application of policies, and proactively identifies opportunities to enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness. As a strategic business partner, the HR Manager helps drive organizational effectiveness while supporting employees and leaders across the organization.

HR Manager Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles (postings, screening, interviews, offers, background checks)
• Coordinate and lead onboarding and new hire orientation
• Maintain applicant tracking system and candidate communications

HR Operations & Benefits

• Support payroll processing and maintain HRIS data accuracy
• Administer employee benefits and assist with open enrollment
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits, policies, and HR processes
• Maintain personnel records and ensure confidentiality and compliance

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns, including multi-state employees to ensure consistent HR practices across locations
• Coach managers through performance issues, terminations, documentation, and processes
• Lead investigations and employee relations matters from end to end
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
• Interpret and apply employment laws to real situations, ensuring compliance across multi-state operations (as applicable)
• Partner on audits or more complex compliance reviews
• Coordinate and document stay and exit interviews as well as onboarding/offboarding processes
• Handle more complex, sensitive, or high-risk situations independently

Compensation & HR Systems Support

• Provide guidance and ownership of compensation review processes and HR reporting
• Maintain job descriptions and HRIS records

Safety & Training Support

• Support safety programs, including OSHA compliance, incident reporting, and follow-up actions
• Coordinate training sessions and track completion

General HR Administration

• Maintain HR policies, handbook updates, and internal communications
• Support audits, reporting, and HR projects as needed
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, absenteeism, etc.) and provide insights and recommendations to leadership

HR Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong employee relations experience
• Experience advising managers beyond solely supporting HR tasks
• Working knowledge of HR practices and employment law
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycor or similar preferred)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.)
• Experience with benefits administration or payroll
• Exposure to safety programs or OSHA compliance
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or initiatives
• Prior participation in culture, engagement, or change initiatives

This HR Manager opportunity is ideal for an experienced human resources professional who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution. The HR Manager will have the opportunity to influence culture, guide leaders through complex employee relations matters, improve HR processes, and contribute to organizational growth. The successful HR Manager will be a trusted resource for employees and leadership while helping drive compliance, engagement, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Medical with HSA/FSA, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical allowance
• Profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance, spousal, and child coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off Purchase Program
• Unpaid Time Off Program

Compensation: $95,000 – $130,000 – Very strong benefits and bonus package included.

This organization builds industry-leading material handling solutions that help customers work safer, move smarter, and operate more efficiently. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus, the company continues to invest in growth, technology, and operational excellence. The HR Manager will join a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, accountability, teamwork, and employee development are highly valued.