HR Manager

Title:- Senior People & Culture Manager Location: Starkville, MS Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Manager to lead the HR/P&C function at a large manufacturing site in Starkville, MS. This individual will lead the site's P&C team while partnering closely with senior plant and operational leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a tenured HR leader with significant manufacturing experience , strong people management capabilities, and a track record of supporting plant operations. This role requires someone who can balance strategic HR leadership with the hands-on demands of a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the site's People & Culture/HR team. Partner with senior plant and operational leadership to develop and execute HR strategies supporting business objectives. Oversee all plant-level HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and benefits administration. Coach and advise leaders and employees on performance, employee relations, conflict resolution, and organizational matters. Lead HR policy development, implementation, and compliance. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, company policies, and employment best practices. Partner with organizational Centers of Excellence (COEs) on talent and HR initiatives. Identify workforce skill gaps and implement training and talent development programs. Lead succession planning, career development, and performance management initiatives. Drive employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives. Lead change management efforts supporting organizational growth and transformation. Manage HRIS and related HR systems to ensure process efficiency, data integrity, and accurate reporting. Develop and monitor HR metrics, identify trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership. Manage, coach, and develop P&C team members. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field. Significant progressive HR experience, with a strong portion of that experience supporting manufacturing environments . Prior experience leading HR/P&C operations within a manufacturing plant or similarly complex operational environment. Strong people management experience with demonstrated success developing HR team members. Experience partnering directly with senior plant and operations leadership. Strong employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution experience. Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience with talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and change management. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills. Experience utilizing HRIS platforms, HR metrics, and workforce data to support decision-making. Preferred Qualifications SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar professional HR certification. Experience serving as the senior HR leader for a large or complex manufacturing facility. Experience supporting both hourly manufacturing populations and salaried leadership. Experience supporting multi-shift manufacturing operations. Strong HR analytics and reporting capabilities.