2nd Shift Human Resource Manager, Off-Shift Operations (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Human Resources Manager supporting second and third shift operations, you will serve as the primary HR business partner for manufacturing leaders and employees across a large onsite production environment in Huntsville, Alabama. You will work closely with operations leadership to align workforce strategies with business objectives, support employee engagement, and maintain organizational effectiveness across off-shift operations. In this role, you will lead HR programs and processes related to employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, staffing, and leadership development while directly overseeing the off-shift HR team. You will also provide a visible and consistent HR presence during non-traditional operating hours to help support employees and business leaders. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce performance, employee experience, and operational success within a critical manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.
Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including support of manufacturing, distribution, or operations environments.
Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation.
Experience coaching frontline and mid-level leaders on employee and talent-related matters.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing HR professionals or teams.
Experience supporting workforce growth, high-volume staffing, organizational change, and operational initiatives.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee needs and business objectives.
Proven ability to build credibility and influence with leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including experience using workforce metrics to support decision-making.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification
experience using workforce analytics and reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR business partner for second and third shift leadership teams, aligning people strategies with operational priorities and workforce needs.
Lead HR support for off-shift operations, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, corrective actions, employee engagement, and workforce stabilization initiatives.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors, managers, and business leaders on employee relations, policy interpretation, talent management, and leadership effectiveness.
Lead, develop, and supervise HR Generalists supporting second and third shift operations.
Partner with operations leadership and talent acquisition teams to support workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, retention, and workforce growth initiatives.
Drive execution of performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development processes within assigned business areas.
Support organizational changes and business initiatives by facilitating workforce planning activities and effective change adoption.
Monitor workforce metrics, including absenteeism, turnover, staffing performance, employee relations trends, and engagement indicators, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to implement programs related to compensation, benefits, learning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, labor practices, and HR procedures while serving as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
Promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational excellence.