Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law, English Language, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Multilingual, Onboarding, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Payroll Administration, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Volume, Record Keeping, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Spanish Language, Startup, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Workforce Planning
The HR Manager will play a key role in the launch and ongoing operation of a new manufacturing facility. This position will help establish the siteâs workforce, HR infrastructure, and employee practices while supporting the day-to-day HR needs of a growing manufacturing operation.
The ideal candidate has strong HR generalist and manager-level experience, in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment. This role requires someone who can work hands-on, build structure in a new site environment, and partner effectively with operations, employees, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead HR activities for site launch, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and communications
- Support high-volume hiring across production, warehouse, technical, and professional roles
- Manage full-cycle recruitment and staffing vendor relationships
- Establish and standardize HR policies, procedures, and site practices
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance, and policy matters
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, safety, payroll, and corporate HR
- Support onboarding, training readiness, and workforce planning
- Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, benefits, leave administration, payroll support, and compliance
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure audit readiness
- Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree in HR, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience supporting a new site launch, startup, or rapid growth environment
- Strong HR generalist background across employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and HR operations
- Experience with high-volume hiring and workforce planning
- Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build structure and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Additional Location Consideration:
Location may be subject to business needs, with potential consideration for Texas, North Carolina, or Georgia.
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