Head of Recruiting & HR

Human Resources Manager

Workspire is partnering with a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven manufacturing and infrastructure platform to identify an HR Manager based in Connersville, Indiana.

This role will serve as the primary people partner for the Connersville operation, working closely with plant leadership, managers, and employees to support a safe, productive, and engaged workplace. The HR Manager will lead day-to-day site HR operations while helping build consistent, scalable practices across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, workforce planning, and employee communication.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who is comfortable moving between the plant floor and leadership conversations and brings sound judgment to a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

HR Leadership & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR partner for plant leadership, managers, and employees at the Connersville site
• Build trusted relationships across hourly and salaried teams through a visible, responsive presence in the operation
• Coach managers on performance, attendance, corrective action, conflict resolution, and employee development
• Help foster a culture of accountability, communication, collaboration, and operational excellence

Recruiting & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruiting and hiring for hourly, skilled-trades, plant, and professional roles supporting the site
• Partner with plant leaders to anticipate headcount needs tied to production plans, growth, and workforce changes
• Build practical talent pipelines through community partnerships, local schools, trade programs, referrals, and other sourcing channels
• Use workforce data and hiring activity to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

HR Operations, Compliance & Programs

• Manage core site HR processes, including onboarding, employee records, policy administration, leave coordination, and offboarding
• Ensure site practices comply with federal, state, and local employment requirements as well as company policies
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to headcount, turnover, attendance, hiring, and employee relations
• Support the rollout and adoption of company-wide HR systems, policies, programs, and process improvements

Communicate policies, programs, and workplace expectations clearly across the site

• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and development initiatives aligned with plant needs
• Act as a bridge between employees, site leadership, and the broader People team
• Support organizational change, business growth, and integration activity with practical, people-centered solutions

5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including meaningful responsibility for employee relations and site-level HR operations

• Professional fluency in English and Spanish required, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages across written and verbal settings
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, construction, or similar operational workforce strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience partnering with both hourly and salaried employee populations
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruiting, compliance, and manager coaching
• Practical knowledge of HR systems, payroll and benefits processes, employee records, and workforce reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification preferred

Opportunity to lead the people function for a key manufacturing operation within a growing organization

• Direct partnership with plant leadership and the VP of People and Culture
• Meaningful ownership of employee experience, workforce strategy, and scalable HR practices
• Base salary up to $120,000, based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Workspire and our client partners are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.