Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions for a growing metal fabrication manufacturing facility. This role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership while maintaining a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. The HR Manager will drive initiatives focused on staffing, employee retention, workforce development, engagement, culture, and employee relations to support operational excellence and business growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader with manufacturing experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of attracting talent, reducing turnover, building strong workplace cultures, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead all recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop and execute staffing strategies to support production schedules, growth initiatives, and workforce needs.
• Build relationships with local technical schools, trade programs, workforce development organizations, and staffing partners.
• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure new employees successfully integrate into the organization.
• Monitor workforce metrics and proactively address hiring challenges.

Employee Retention & Engagement

• Develop and implement retention strategies aimed at reducing turnover and increasing employee satisfaction.
• Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and employee feedback initiatives to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with leaders to improve employee engagement, recognition, communication, and career development programs.
• Create programs that promote employee growth, advancement opportunities, and long-term career paths.

Culture & Employee Relations

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen employee morale and foster a high-performance work environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters.
• Conduct investigations and resolve workplace concerns in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Promote strong communication and trust between leadership and employees.

Performance Management & Leadership Development

• Support managers in performance management processes, employee development planning, and succession planning.
• Facilitate leadership training focused on employee engagement, communication, coaching, and accountability.
• Assist in developing future leaders across operations and support functions.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Partner with payroll and benefits administration to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.

Safety & Manufacturing Partnership

• Partner with EHS and operations leaders to promote a strong safety culture.
• Support initiatives that drive employee accountability, engagement, and participation in workplace safety programs.
• Assist leadership teams in maintaining a productive and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting high-volume hourly manufacturing employees.
• Strong employee relations, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience leading retention and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience within metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, steel processing, or related industries.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Bilingual capabilities are a plus.