Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

Bedding Industries of America is seeking a hands-on HR Manager (Generalist+) to support and execute core people operations within a manufacturing environment. This role will act as the primary HR partner onsite , responsible for managing day-to-day HR functions while also helping bring structure, consistency, and best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strong, well-rounded HR professional who can operate at a manager level without heavy people leadership , with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and workforce support . This individual should be comfortable working closely with plant leadership and supporting a high-volume, hourly workforce .

This role can be based in North Brunswick, NJ, Chicago, IL, or Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Coach managers on performance management, employee engagement, and best practices
• Foster a positive, compliant, and productive workplace environment

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and internal policies
• Maintain HR records, reporting, and documentation across the employee lifecycle
• Support implementation and consistency of HR policies and procedures across the site

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring needs
• Oversee onboarding and ensure a consistent, positive new hire experience

Payroll & Benefits (Oversight)

• Partner with internal teams or vendors to support payroll and benefits administration
• Ensure accuracy of employee data, timekeeping, and reporting
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and assist with audits and compliance

Performance Management & Training

• Support performance review processes, goal setting, and corrective action plans
• Coordinate training initiatives, including onboarding and compliance-related programs
• Identify opportunities for employee development and retention

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Identify gaps in current HR processes and implement improvements
• Help standardize practices related to onboarding, employee relations, and policy enforcement
• Support leadership in building scalable HR processes aligned with business needs

Manufacturing / Floor Support

• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, building relationships with employees
• Partner with operations leadership to support attendance, retention, and workforce challenges
• Reinforce safety policies and support compliance initiatives in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR manager capacity
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or high-volume hourly workforce environments strongly preferred
• Strong background in employee relations, compliance, and HR operations
• Experience with payroll and benefits coordination/oversight (not full ownership)
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and hit the ground running
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting multi-site environments
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Paycom, UKG, etc.)
• Exposure to process improvement or building HR structure in growing organizations

Compensation

• Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000