HR Manager

Own the HR core process end-to-end across both Indianapolis, IN and Cleveland, OH locations, partnering with department leaders and the Executive Team on workforce planning, seat clarity, and hiring approvals. Lead full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, and building interview teams with hiring managers to evaluate Core Values alignment and GWC (Get It, Want It, Capacity). Review interview feedback, scorecards, and references with hiring managers to guide final hiring decisions. Own new hire onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, employment documents, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment materials, and first-day preparation. Partner with hiring managers on company and role onboarding, and conduct early check-ins (second week and 30-day mark), including administering the New Hire Survey. Support benefits enrollment and administration, including PTO, leaves of absence, and accommodations, communicated and tracked through the HRIS. Build and manage team member training program Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance in partnership with Finance & Admin and the payroll provider (does not process payroll directly). Maintain personnel records, employment documentation, and compensation records in the HRIS and/or secured HR files. Maintain and communicate the employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures, and support compliance with federal, state, and company requirements. Guide department leaders on employee relations matters, documentation, corrective action, and terminations, ensuring HR is involved before commitments are made. Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, compensation, and reporting changes) and manage separations, including final pay, benefits communication, and systems access coordination. Lead continuous improvement of HR forms, templates, and department procedures to build repeatable systems that scale with company growth. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR certification a plus. Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration. Experience leading HR across multiple locations preferred. Experience managing or mentoring HR staff. Experience working within an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) environment preferred. Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, benefits administration systems, and payroll oversight. Strong understanding of employment law, including multi-state compliance (Ohio and Indiana). Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bell & Associates, Inc.