Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager – leads HR operations for a single manufacturing plant or complex site. The role develops and executes tactical and operational HR plans aligned with enterprise strategy and plant business objectives, with a strong focus on employee relations, labor compliance, talent development, and workforce planning.

This position manages one or more HR professionals and serves as a key advisor to Plant Leadership on people, culture, and organizational matters that affect productivity, safety, quality, and engagement.

Responsibilities and duties

• Achieve operational and functional HR targets driving positive outcomes for the department and job family.
• Establish and execute day-to-day objectives and short-term operational plans for HR service delivery
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and programs across the workforce. Support implementation of talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and development processes.
• Partner with leaders to address workforce planning, succession, and development needs
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions
• Lead resolution of difficult but moderately complex employee relations matters, applying judgment within established policy and legal frameworks
• Ensure compliance with labor, employment, and workplace regulations
• Partner with Legal or senior HR leadership on escalated employee issues as needed
• Execute HR programs related to compensation, benefits, learning, engagement, and workforce initiatives.
• Drive moderate improvements to HR processes and practices to enhance effectiveness and employee experience
• Support change management efforts associated with organizational or policy changes
• Communicate with stakeholders within and occasionally outside the department, including managers and employees
• Explain HR policies, practices, and procedures to leaders and team members
• Influence consistent adoption of HR standards while addressing business-specific needs
• Manage a team of HR professionals (typically three or more direct reports)
• Assign work, set priorities, and review outputs to ensure delivery of operational objectives
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to develop team capability
• Provide primary input into hiring, performance, promotion, and reward decisions for direct reports
• Identify HR operational risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Lead analysis and resolution of moderately complex HR challenges impacting multiple stakeholders
• Apply discretion within defined operational boundaries to balance consistency, employee experience, and business needs.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, including people leadership or significant functional/project leadership responsibility.
• Practical and advanced knowledge of HR principles, employment practices, and HR operations.
• Experience leading teams and managing HR service delivery within a defined functional or business area.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, applying judgment within established frameworks.
• Clear, effective communication skills with the ability to explain policies, practices, and implications.
• Understanding of how HR activities influence organizational performance and employee outcomes