Head of Recruiting & HR

HR Manager The dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager will support our multi-site manufacturing operation. This role is pivotal in maximizing employee performance to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives. The HR Manager will oversee the HR program across multiple sites to ensure consistency and efficiency. This role will protect all aspects of the business, consult and influence talent decisions, and partner with managers and the Plant Director to become a trusted advisor. This role also emphasizes serving our hourly workforce and being accountable for their success. Strategic HR Leadership: Lead and direct the plant Human Resources team to include fostering a strong engagement culture, bridging diverse work teams through solid communications, ensuring positive employee relations, and developing solid candidate pipelines for hourly and skilled positions Know our business and goals. Utilize business knowledge to provide support to leaders in solving business challenges. Develop solutions and assist in communication and deployment Regularly assess what great looks like Partner with leadership to improve engagement. Develop and implement HR strategies to maximize employee performance to support the company’s strategic objectives. Continue to build knowledge and keep current on changing legal and people landscape Collaborate with HR Operations to reassess policies and procedures to ensure compliance, relevance and a best-in-class employee experience Partnership and Advisory: Partner with managers and the Plant Director to understand their needs. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR-related matters. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Look for trends and opportunities to improve two-way communication and relationship building. Coach and support leaders on leading productive coaching sessions. Support explanation of the “why.” document well and escalate as appropriate. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. Reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Employee Engagement and Development: Coach, train and develop the facilities’ Human Resources team Consult, guide and influence talent decisions Support leadership goals and future needs by facilitating methods of assessing talent and identifying bench strength for critical roles. Champion a culture of collaborative communication amongst leadership and from leader to employee Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies. Serve the hourly workforce and hold yourself accountable for their success. Operational Excellence: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. Lead workforce planning, training and development initiatives to support continuous improvement, increased efficiency and automation enhancements Manage HR budgets and resources effectively. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment. SHRM-CP, PHR or other Human Resources-related certification preferred. Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software. Change Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. Cultural Transformation: Proven track record of driving cultural change within an organization, fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment. Strong leadership and time management skills with the ability to inspire and influence others to embrace change and new ways of working. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No