Human Resources Manager

Human Resources

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, overseeing all aspects of HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role leads initiatives in employee engagement, employee relations, compliance, and workforce development to ensure the facility meets business goals while maintaining a safe, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Essential Functions

· Strategically partner with operations leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and production needs.

· Provide guidance on workforce planning, organization design, and succession planning.

· Lead recruitment and retention strategies for both hourly and salaried employees.

· Oversee performance management programs and leadership development initiatives.

· Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.

· Support resolving complex employee relations issues with fairness and consistency.

· Drive team engagement through events, recognition, communication, and feedback strategies.

· Oversee compensation and benefits administration for all employees.

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA and EEOC regulations.

· Manage HRIS systems, ensuring accurate data/analytics to support decision-making.

· Efficiently allocate HR budgets, staffing, and department resources effectively.

Qualifications

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

· 8–10yrs of progressive HR experience, with at least 3yrs in a leadership role within manufacturing.

· Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices in a manufacturing setting.

· Proven success in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.

· Experience with HRIS/ERP systems (SAP, Workday, or similar).

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.