Human Resources Manager

Time Manufacturing Company• Pocahontas, IA, US, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and executing human resources strategy across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role serves as a strategic and operational partner to plant leadership, ensuring alignment between workforce initiatives and business objectives while supporting a safe, compliant, and high-performance production environment. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, this position requires approximately 20% travel to assigned manufacturing locations throughout the Midwest. This role will be based at our BrandFX facility in Pocahontas, Iowa.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent progressive HR experience (7+ years) may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5–8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
Strong working knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting multi-site operations preferred.
Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, specifically ADP Workforce Now or ADP Vantage, including payroll, employee data management, and reporting.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% to manufacturing sites.
Strong business acumen within manufacturing environments
Knowledge of production workforce dynamics (hourly, shift-based, skilled trades)
Ability to influence front-line supervisors and plant leadership
Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations
Strong analytical & problem solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Plant Managers and operational leadership to support production goals, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Align HR initiatives with manufacturing KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters across multiple facilities.
Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution.
Support union-free environments and maintain positive employee relations.
Ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including multi-state requirements if applicable.
Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, FMLA, ADA, and other employment regulations.
Manage payroll, timekeeping, and HR data through ADP Workforce Now (or ADP Vantage), ensuring accuracy across all sites.
Support hourly and salaried compensation administration, including shift differentials and incentive programs.
Partner with corporate HR on annual merit planning and market competitiveness.
Analyze workforce metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, overtime, and productivity to identify trends and recommend solutions.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity across multiple locations.
Ensure consistency and compliance in HR processes across all manufacturing sites.