Human Resources Manager

Position: Human Resources Manager
Location: Holland, MI
Salary: $110,000-135,000, plus bonus


Our client, a well-established and financially stable manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic business partner and key member of the leadership team. This is an opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is excited to make a meaningful impact.


The ideal candidate will bring a strong balance of strategic thinking and operational execution. The organization is looking for a confident HR leader who is willing to challenge the status quo, implement improvements, strengthen HR processes, and help shape a high-performing culture while supporting continued business growth.
Human Resources Manager Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational objectives and workforce planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Human Resources team, ensuring exceptional support to employees and management.
• Drive recruitment efforts across all levels of the organization, developing effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs that foster employee engagement and set employees up for long-term success.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that support operational excellence and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives designed to strengthen company culture, employee engagement, communication, and professional development.
• Manage employee separations, investigations, and related documentation while ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Represent the organization in employment-related hearings, audits, and investigations when necessary.
• Oversee all temporary workforce programs and employee relocation assistance.
• Partner with leadership on organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Direct Environmental Health & Safety programs, training initiatives, and compliance activities to support a safe and productive workplace.
• Develop and manage the annual HR budget and ensure efficient utilization of resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources
• 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience driving organizational change and improving HR processes.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employment law.
• Experience overseeing or partnering closely with Environmental Health & Safety functions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.