POSITION TITLE: Senior Human Resources ManagerREPORTS TO: Vice President of Human ResourcesSUPERVISES: HR Generalists (2) 

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven organization that is a recognized leader in its industry and committed to operational excellence, employee development, and community impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you’ll play an integral role in shaping a people-first workplace where your ideas, experience, and leadership truly matter. If you're passionate about making an impact, building meaningful relationships, and supporting a high-performance culture, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Manager will play a key leadership role in supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment by overseeing HR operations, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and driving initiatives that foster employee engagement, development, and retention. This hands-on position requires a proactive, people-centered professional who can effectively partner with leaders across all departments to promote a positive and high-performance culture aligned with organizational values.

How you will contribute 

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution across all levels.

• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.

• Support and manage disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and terminations in coordination with senior leadership.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, PFML, etc.) and manage required reporting.

• Provide support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and staff for complex, sensitive issues such as accommodations, misconduct investigations, and terminations.

• Manage the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial, exempt, and professional roles. Collaborate with department managers to understand skill and competency needs.

HR Operations & Policy Development

• Oversee the administration of HR systems, records, and reporting through internal platforms.

• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with business objectives and legal requirements.

• Partner with payroll and benefits administrators to ensure accurate compensation, benefits, and PTO administration.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried roles in collaboration with hiring managers.

• Coordinate with staffing agencies to address temporary workforce needs and conversion processes.

• Assist in developing internal talent pipelines through succession planning, skills development, and leadership training.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in hiring and development efforts.

Engagement & Culture

• Support the rollout and analysis of annual employee engagement surveys.

• Coordinate employee events, wellness activities, and cultural initiatives that promote morale and reflect company values.

• Partner with leadership to recognize achievements and milestones across the organization.

HR Metrics & Strategic Support

• Analyze trends in turnover, absenteeism, and engagement to recommend actionable improvements.

• Maintain and report on KPIs related to recruitment, retention, safety, and HR compliance.

• Provide strategic guidance on organizational structure, span of control, and job bidding processes.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification strongly preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial settings strongly preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of state and federal labor laws and employment regulations.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (experience with Paycom preferred), Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.

• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and coaching abilities.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Why Join This Organization?

This organization is a leader in its industry and committed to innovation, operational excellence, and community impact. As part of the HR team, you’ll help shape the employee experience, support a strong, inclusive culture, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Core values include customer focus, employee engagement, integrity, continuous learning, thoughtful design, value creation, and positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This organization participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

In compliance with applicable federal regulations, all employees must be vaccinated or provide a valid exemption (medical or religious) at the time of hire or within 60 days of starting employment.

DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.