Human Resources Manager

Kundel Industries•Vienna, OH

26d•$33 - $40

About The Position

Kundel Industries is seeking an experienced in-house Human Resources Manager to support employees and guide company leadership. The role is responsible for employment-law compliance, employee relations, recruiting, retention, performance management, leadership development, compensation, benefits administration, and HR processes. The manager will provide sound, confidential guidance while helping strengthen workplace culture and support organizational growth. Prior HR experience, particularly in compliance and recruiting, is required; manufacturing experience is a plus. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

Prior HR experience, particularly in compliance and recruiting.
Degree in human resources or a professional HR certification is strongly preferred.
Prior HR management or HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance issues.
Strong working knowledge of federal and Ohio employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Proven experience in full-cycle recruiting and developing effective employee retention strategies.
Demonstrated success improving employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
aPHR or SHRM certification.
Degree in human resources or a professional HR certification.
Prior HR management or HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEO requirements, and keep company policies and practices compliant and consistently administered.
Identify potential HR risks and recommend solutions to protect employees and the organization.
Develop, review, and maintain employee handbooks, job descriptions, personnel policies, and HR documentation.
Serve as an approachable resource for employees and management and promote a positive workplace culture grounded in servant leadership.
Address employee concerns, workplace conflicts, disciplinary matters, and performance issues professionally, fairly, and confidentially.
Develop and implement employee engagement and retention strategies.
Lead full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing, technical, administrative, professional, and leadership roles.
Build and maintain recruiting relationships with trade schools, colleges, universities, and other recruiting resources.
Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and evaluate candidates.
Oversee interviewing, candidate selection, employment offers, background checks, and onboarding.
Oversee performance evaluation processes and support managers in providing meaningful feedback.
Coach and advise supervisors and managers on employee relations, documentation, performance management, and employment-law compliance.
Identify training needs and develop programs for leadership skills, communication, accountability, and employee development.
Evaluate compensation structures using market research, salary surveys, and internal equity considerations.
Coordinate annual performance and compensation review processes.
Assist with benefits administration and advise on employee benefits policies and practices.
Recommend improvements to HR processes, systems, and policies to support operational efficiency and company objectives.