Human Resources Manager (Plant HR)

Kforce has a client in Pleasant Prairie, WI that is seeking a Human Resources Manager (Plant HR). Position Summary: This role will lead a dedicated HR team within the plant to manage daily HR operations, drive talent initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a positive and productive work environment locally and with Corporate HR. The Senior Plant HR Manager will also play a key role in developing local talent pipelines by building relationships with local educational institutions. Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the VP of Pleasant Prairie Operations and leadership team, providing guidance on work-force planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Lead and develop the plant HR team to ensure effective HR delivery to all employees
• Ensure Corporate HR policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently applied across the facility
• Work with Corporate recruiting to provide support to managing staffing strategies to meet plant production needs, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of employee data in the HRIS system to maintain reliable reporting and analytics
• Work with plant leadership to review, audit and approve timecards for all site employees
• Monitor workforce trends and provide insights to plant leadership to support data-driven decision-making
• Manage employee relations and labor relations, to ensure fair and consistent application of policies while fostering a positive work environment
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as company policies and safety regulations
• Lead investigations and resolution of employee concerns in alignment with company policies
• Support leadership in identifying development opportunities for all plant employees

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 3+ years of experience managing HR teams and supporting both salaried and hourly employees
• Union experience preferred
• Experience working with multi-lingual workforce. Bi-lingual candidate preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices
• Experience with HRIS systems and ability to interpret and analyze HR data
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives forward