Human Resources Manager

Join 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 Do Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing accessible, consistent, and confidential support across the organization Manage employee relations matters including workplace complaints, conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action in a fair, timely, and well-documented manner Administer FMLA and Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), ensuring compliant documentation and clear employee communication Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, leave tracking, personnel records, and other recurring HR activities Build and implement a structured performance review process with measurable goals, defined expectations, and consistent practices across departments Develop accurate job descriptions and partner with leadership to establish career-development and merit-increase frameworks Support recruiting by managing candidate coordination, screening, and interview logistics while partnering with leadership on final selection decisions Coach managers and team leads on performance management, employee communication, and people-related decision-making HR Manager | What You Bring 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or hands-on work environment Working knowledge of Washington state employment law, including FMLA/PFML, wage-and-hour compliance, and general HR compliance obligations Demonstrated experience independently handling employee complaints, workplace investigations, and corrective action Proven ability to build HR processes from the ground up: job descriptions, performance reviews, career frameworks, and documentation standards Hands-on experience with payroll, benefits administration, leave management, recruiting, and onboarding Approachable, empathetic communication style with the confidence and judgment to address difficult issues directly and professionally HR Manager | The Perks Competitive salary range with a target hiring range of $115,000-$125,000 depending on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance plus HSA 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off and discretionary quarterly performance bonus Long-term disability insurance JOB ID : 182039#post Brett Hume #J-18808-Ljbffr