HR Manager (No Direct Reports)

YK Solutions • Plymouth, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager leads human resources functions for a permanent, on-site role in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The position focuses on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, employee wellness and retention, compliance, benefits and leave administration, performance management, and maintaining company policies and ethical standards. The role has no direct reports and involves working with the Board of Directors, upper management, employees, and external candidates.

The position supports both permanent and seasonal employees. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April through October and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October through April. Employees work 10 peak-season weekends, during which workweeks are 60–65 hours; earned time off of up to two weeks is provided for those weekends. The HR Manager also participates in public weekend events to support seasonal staffing needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of general HR experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Proven human resources management experience, preferably in a fast-paced or seasonal environment.
• Experience with recruiting and onboarding, talent management, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including team supervision and conflict resolution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee issues professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Scheduling experience.
• ADP experience.

Responsibilities

• Source prospective candidates for full-time and seasonal positions through job fairs and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct interviews, evaluate applicants, recommend candidates, and manage the full-cycle recruiting process.
• Coordinate interviews with internal teams and board members, and manage the company’s annual job fair.
• Establish and manage onboarding processes and new-employee orientations.
• Ensure employees complete internal milestones, including 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins, and reach their benefits period.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain organizational culture.
• Formulate and recommend HR policies covering hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Design and monitor HR functions for permanent and seasonal employees.
• Oversee disciplinary meetings, terminations, investigations, and exit interviews.
• Handle grievances and work-related complaints confidentially and in a structured manner.
• Maintain employee records and confidential HR files.
• Communicate work-related incidents and notifications to staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and industry regulations.
• Administer benefits eligibility, enrollment, and termination, and provide guidance on compensation and benefits trends.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims, safety follow-up, and provider relations.
• Oversee distribution and updating of employee manuals, including state-specific versions.
• Monitor employee time tracking and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Manage the year-end performance review process and goal completion.
• Assist department leads with scheduling and annual performance reviews.
• Lead the goal-setting and approval process.
• Participate in public weekend events, such as gates and camping, to support seasonal staffing needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match of 100% up to 3%, with a possible additional 3% match based on company performance.
• Two weeks of paid time off.
• Two weeks of paid holidays.
• Earned time off of up to two additional weeks for working the 10 peak-season weekends.
• Choice of two or three perks: Costco membership, Amazon Prime membership, free car washes, or free YMCA membership.
• 10–15% bonus paid in two installments based on personal and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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