Human Resources Manager

HR ManagerJoin our team as the HR Manager and take full ownership of building and leading the internal HR function for a growing manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the company President, you will serve as the primary HR resource for approximately 50 employees, balancing day-to-day employee support with the development of scalable HR systems, processes, and frameworks that position the organization for continued growth.This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who has experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing environment, and who wants the opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up, as well as grow alongside a stable and expanding company with a genuinely collaborative culture.HR Manager | What You Will DoServe as the primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing accessible, consistent, and confidential support across the organizationManage employee relations matters including workplace complaints, conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action in a fair, timely, and well-documented mannerAdminister FMLA and Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), ensuring compliant documentation and clear employee communicationCoordinate payroll, benefits administration, leave tracking, personnel records, and other recurring HR activitiesBuild and implement a structured performance review process with measurable goals, defined expectations, and consistent practices across departmentsDevelop accurate job descriptions and partner with leadership to establish career-development and merit-increase frameworksSupport recruiting by managing candidate coordination, screening, and interview logistics while partnering with leadership on final selection decisionsCoach managers and team leads on performance management, employee communication, and people-related decision-makingHR Manager | What You Bring3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or hands-on work environmentWorking knowledge of Washington state employment law, including FMLA/PFML, wage-and-hour compliance, and general HR compliance obligationsDemonstrated experience independently handling employee complaints, workplace investigations, and corrective actionProven ability to build HR processes from the ground up: job descriptions, performance reviews, career frameworks, and documentation standardsHands-on experience with payroll, benefits administration, leave management, recruiting, and onboardingApproachable, empathetic communication style with the confidence and judgment to address difficult issues directly and professionallyHR Manager | The PerksCompetitive salary range with a target hiring range of $115,000–$125,000 depending on experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurance plus HSA401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and discretionary quarterly performance bonusLong-term disability insurance