Head of Recruiting & HR

The HR Manager will play a key role in the launch and ongoing operation of a new manufacturing facility. This position will help establish the site’s workforce, HR infrastructure, and employee practices while supporting the day-to-day HR needs of a growing manufacturing operation.

based manufacturing site. During the initial onboarding and ramp‑up period, the selected candidate will be required to travel to Illinois on a weekly basis to support training, stakeholder relationship-building, and alignment with the broader HR and business teams. Travel may be approximately 3 to 4 days per week during the initial phase, with the role eventually transitioning permanently to the new site location in the first half of 2027.

The ideal candidate has strong HR generalist and manager‑level experience, in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment. This role requires someone who can work hands‑on, build structure in a new site environment, and partner effectively with operations, employees, and leadership.

Lead HR activities for site launch, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and communications

Support high-volume hiring across production, warehouse, technical, and professional roles

Manage full-cycle recruitment and staffing vendor relationships

Establish and standardize HR policies, procedures, and site practices

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance, and policy matters

Partner cross‑functionally with operations, safety, payroll, and corporate HR

Support onboarding, training readiness, and workforce planning

Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, benefits, leave administration, payroll support, and compliance

Maintain accurate HR records and ensure audit readiness

Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

8+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments

Experience supporting a new site launch, startup, or rapid growth environment

Strong HR generalist background across employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and HR operations

Experience with high-volume hiring and workforce planning

Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance

Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to build structure and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus