HR Manager

Veteran Hiring Solutions • Sedalia, MO

5h

About The Position

The HR Manager will take full ownership of the division’s HR function, allowing the current supervisor to focus exclusively on accounting. The role is centered on supporting and developing the people who work at a roughly 200-person mill, building trust across shifts, and maintaining the division’s people-first culture through a visible presence on the floor. The HR Manager will join a close partnership with the Controller and current supervisor and is expected to earn trust, fit into the team, and be interested in a long-term role in the local community.

The role includes leading the HR function and developing the HR teammate. Key objectives include taking ownership of HR within 90 days, meeting every shift and crew in person within the first 90 days, and creating a 12-month development plan for the HR teammate within 60 days, with at least two new responsibilities transferred by month six. The position also oversees weekly payroll, attendance disputes, hiring and local recruiting pipelines, benefits enrollment, and administration of FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA requirements.

The position is intended for a candidate with military service in a listed U.S. service or reserve component. The posting describes military personnel and administration experience as relevant preparation for the role. The position is based in a manufacturing mill near a major Air Force base. Compensation is listed as $117,700 to $143,000 base salary, plus eligibility for the company’s ROA bonus and other listed benefits.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; the posting describes an accredited degree earned in or after service as a military equivalent.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience directly leading and developing people or teams.
• At least 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• No relatives employed at the division.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience with Workforce Solutions timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Own the division’s full HR function, transitioning HR decisions and work away from the current supervisor.
• Build familiarity and relationships with all shifts and crews by meeting approximately 200 teammates in person and maintaining a visible presence in the mill.
• Create and execute a 12-month development plan for the HR teammate and transfer at least two new HR responsibilities to that teammate by month six.
• Manage weekly payroll cycles and resolve attendance disputes.
• Fill approved full-time openings and build a documented local recruiting pipeline, including an active relationship with the nearby Air Force base’s transition programs.
• Run the fall 2027 open enrollment.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Handle investigations, terminations, and teammate concerns.
• Develop and protect the people on the floor while building trust with leaders and employees across shifts.

Benefits

• Eligible for the company’s ROA bonus; the structure, target percentage, and payout timing were not provided.
• Company-funded profit sharing; approximately 10 cents of each pre-tax dollar earned by the company, with about 20% paid in cash and the balance placed into a trust; immediately 100% vested on the first deposit.
• 401(k) match on the first 7% contributed.
• Employee stock purchase plan through payroll deduction, with the company contributing 10 cents per employee dollar; eligible after six months.
• Company self-funded medical plan with no deductible, plus dental and vision plans.
• Vacation, one personal day after 90 days, and ten paid holidays after 30 days.
• Salary continuation for up to 13 weeks.
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents.
• Paid adoption leave of 12 weeks after six months.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Scholarships for children up to $5,000 per year for four years.
• Spouse education assistance up to $2,625 per year for two years.
• Basic life insurance at 1x earnings at no cost, up to $150,000; optional coverage tiers up to 6x earnings.
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage at 50% or 60% of earnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager