Human Resources Manager

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals is now hiring a full-time Human Resources Manager in Russellville, KY. Salary: $90,000 - $115,000; Depending on Experience.


Responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager:


The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all HR functions at a non-union manufacturing facility. This role serves as a partner to plant leadership while also providing hands-on support across employee relations, staffing, compliance, performance management, and training and development. The HR Manager ensures a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with all employment laws and supporting operational goals.


Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, discipline, and performance management
• Foster a positive and respectful workplace culture aligned with company values
• Coach supervisors and managers on effective people management, documentation, and communication

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried manufacturing roles
• Partner with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and develop staffing strategies
• Build relationships with local schools, trade programs, and community organizations to support talent pipelines
• Oversee onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires are successfully integrated

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Communicate benefits programs in accordance with company policies
• Partner with corporate HR and payroll to ensure accurate employee data, timekeeping, and pay practices

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Lead or support audits, reporting, and compliance trainings
• Monitor policies and practices to maintain non-union status through strong employee relations

HR Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on organizational change, workforce challenges, and culture initiatives
• Support company-wide HR initiatives and implement them effectively at the plant level

Requirements of the Human Resources Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Proven experience handling employee relations and performance management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to production areas
• May require flexible hours to support multiple shifts
• Occasional travel for training or meetings may be required

Bowling Green, KY
1493
1649 Scottsville Road
Suite A
Bowling Green, KY 42104