About the Role
Relocation package offered.
Our client, an automotive supplier, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all Human Resources functions at their manufacturing plant. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving team member relations, HR operations, compliance, safety, and talent strategy in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You'll act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and a key liaison between management and the workforce.
What You'll Do
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of HR professionals across Benefits, Compensation, Recruitment, HRIS, Payroll, Safety, Security, and Training
- Build and maintain positive team member relations grounded in trust, fairness, and open communication
- Serve as the primary partner to plant management on performance, attendance, conflict resolution, and corrective action
- Own HR policy development, interpretation, and consistent enforcement across the plant
- Manage workforce planning, staffing strategy, and recruitment for both hourly and salaried positions
- Direct plant safety and health programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and team member well-being
- Oversee training and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and required compliance training
- Track and report on key HR metrics (headcount, turnover, attendance, safety incidents, overtime) to senior leadership
- Manage the HR budget and annual business plan
- Act as primary point of contact with labor counsel and government agencies on employment matters
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6+ years of progressive HR generalist experience; manufacturing/automotive background strongly preferred
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of employment law (ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, FMLA, NLRA, Title VII, etc.)
- Proven experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership and large groups
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); HRIS experience preferred (Oracle, Halogen, Kronos a plus)
- PHR or SPHR certification preferred
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Ability to travel occasionally (0–10%)
Work Environment
- Split between an open-office setting and the plant floor (standard automotive manufacturing environment)
- PPE required in plant areas (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
- Some flexibility for on-call support during abnormal operating conditions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plus incentive/bonus eligibility
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA options
- Additional elective benefits available
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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