Head of Recruiting & HR

Job Title: Human Resources Manager | Date: April 2025 | Department: Admin | Reports to: COO

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions at the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws while fostering a productive and positive work environment. This role involves recruitment, employee relations, training, benefits administration, payroll processing and compliance with safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations and Engagement

Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution

Conduct investigations and recommend solutions for workplace issues

Conduct counseling and/or progressive discipline write‑ups

Promote a positive work culture through employee engagement

Explain regulations, policies, or procedures to employees as needed

Develop and initiate trainings for leadership to further develop their interaction with employees

Recruitment & Staffing

Lead recruiting efforts including posting, contacting and screening applicants

Interview external and internal candidates for upper level positions within the facility

Coordinate recruiting and retention strategies

Review compensation data relating to market competitiveness

Onboarding efforts for new hires

Manage relationship with temporary employment agencies for providing needed production workers

Compliance and Policy Implementation

Ensure all employee files are in compliance as well as information kept in Paychex

Review and maintain employee handbooks for the company

Work with all managers and employees to administer all company policies and practices

Complete all required OSHA logs and reports; all COBRA requirements with employees and insurance provider; and all required EEO reporting

Payroll

Process hourly payroll weekly and salary biweekly (Paychex)

Manually enter job transfer information and/or payroll changes

Collect time adjustment forms payroll processing

Keep record of all absenteeism, vacation time, leave of absence, etc. by employee

Monitor new employee probationary periods

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study or relevant experience

Minimum of 3+ year(s) experience in HR, Personnel, Payroll or other employee-related functions

Strong at problem solving and conflict resolution

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Ability to communicate ideas well both verbally and in writing

Ability to multi-task and push several projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to learn and to improve existing processes

Experience in manufacturing environment helpful

Strong attention to detail with good planning and organizational skills

Experience in Paychex helpful

Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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