Head of Recruiting & HR

Job Description Job Title: HR Manager
Our client is an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced HR Manager to support their Vancouver, Washington operations. This is a highly visible, hands-on HR leadership role with a strong focus on employee relations, workplace investigations, and partnership with operational leadership .
The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing HR experience and be confident navigating complex employee relations matters in a fast-paced, onsite environment.
Employee Relations: Serve as a primary HR resource for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, attendance issues, and other complex workplace matters.
Leadership Partnership: Partner closely with managers and operational leaders to provide practical HR guidance, coaching, and support on employee and organizational matters.
Performance Management: Guide leaders through performance management, corrective action, coaching, and employee development.
HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining consistent HR policies, practices, and documentation.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning initiatives as needed.
Training and Development: Provide coaching and training to managers on employee relations, performance management, HR policies, and employment practices.
HR Operations: Support day-to-day HR functions and initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve processes, employee engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.
HR Metrics and Reporting: Utilize HR data and trends to identify areas of opportunity and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR management or HR business partner responsibilities.
Recent HR experience within a manufacturing, production, or similarly fast-paced environment strongly preferred.
Strong employee relations experience, including independently managing complex workplace investigations from start to finish.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and employee relations best practices.
Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on, day-to-day employee needs.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match, and 3 weeks of PTO.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: