Hr Manager (Manufacturing)

XpanseHR•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

XpanseHR is partnering with a privately held, growth-oriented manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on, systems-minded HR Manager to lead Human Resources operations at its plant location in Philadelphia, PA. This is not an administrative HR role. This is an opportunity for a builder. The right person will be someone who wants to modernize HR infrastructure, strengthen accountability, and make a visible operational impact inside a manufacturing environment. The Opportunity The HR Manager will serve as the operational owner of Human Resources within the plant. This individual will operate as a department-of-one, partnering directly with executive leadership while working closely with frontline supervisors and hourly employees. You will be visible on the shop floor. You will handle issues in real time. You will build structure where needed. You will hold standards. This role is designed for a leader who wants to grow. The right individual will have the capacity and ambition to evolve into Director-level responsibility over time.

Requirements

5–10+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong employee relations and investigation experience
Experience participating in or leading HRIS/HCM implementation or upgrades
Demonstrated ownership of performance management processes
Comfort working directly with hourly and frontline teams
Ability to operate independently with minimal daily oversight
Organized, structured, and execution-focused
Confident communicator who can coach — and push back when needed
Desire to grow into broader HR leadership responsibility

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Investigations Lead and manage workplace investigations (attendance, conduct, safety, policy violations)
Maintain clear, defensible documentation
Provide practical guidance to managers while holding standards firm
Serve as the primary HR presence for frontline employees
Performance Management Ownership Operationalize and oversee the annual performance review process
Audit review quality and ensure managers follow through
Strengthen documentation discipline and accountability
HRIS & Systems Modernization Support or lead HRIS/HCM implementation or system optimization
Centralize and modernize employee record-keeping
Improve documentation processes and compliance systems
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate
Training Governance Identify organizational training needs
Ensure required compliance and leadership training occurs
Track and audit completion
Coordinate internal or external training resources
Compliance & Risk Management Oversee FMLA, leave administration, and employment compliance
Maintain audit-ready records
Partner with leadership on OSHA, workers’ compensation, and safety documentation
Stay current on regulatory requirements impacting manufacturing operations
Recruiting & Workforce Support Coordinate hiring efforts for hourly and salaried roles
Conduct candidate screenings
Support structured interview processes
Partner on hard-to-fill and leadership roles