Human Resources Manager

Workhorse • Wixom, MI

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Workhorse is seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Manager to support our Detroit area operations. This role will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, provide hands-on HR support, and help drive consistent, compliant, and employee-centered HR practices across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong Benefits knowledge, excellent executive-level communication skills, and experience working within an HRIS environment, preferably Paylocity.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Wixom office. 4 days a week in office preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manager or lead capacity
• Strong working knowledge of employee benefits programs and administration
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with executive leadership
• HRIS experience required; Paylocity experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Experience supporting a hybrid workforce is a plus
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week in-office
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• SHRM Certification
• Paylocity knowledge

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to leaders and executives, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
• Manage and support employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
• Oversee and support benefits administration, including enrollments, employee education, vendor coordination, and issue resolution
• Partner with executives to clearly communicate HR initiatives, policies, and organizational updates
• Support compensation, performance, and talent processes in alignment with company goals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain and update employee records and HR data within the HRIS
• Leverage HR analytics and reporting to identify trends and inform decision-making
• Collaborate with payroll, finance, and leadership teams to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Support onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and retention strategies.
• Manage and support immigration-related processes, including coordination with immigration counsel, visa tracking, documentation, and compliance requirements

Benefits

• Lead the Future of Electric Mobility - Workhorse is a leading electric vehicle company focused on delivering sustainable, purpose-built solutions that are transforming last-mile delivery and commercial transportation.
• Make Executive-Level Impact - This role sits on the Sales and Executive Team, offering direct influence on enterprise growth, strategic partnerships, and company-wide direction.
• Dog-Friendly Workplace - We believe great ideas come from people who feel comfortable being themselves—four-legged teammates included at many of our locations.
• Strong, People-First Culture - We foster a collaborative, respectful, and transparent culture where teams are empowered, accountability is valued, and leaders are trusted to lead.
• Innovation Meets Execution - Workhorse combines cutting-edge technology with real-world manufacturing and operational excellence—turning innovation into vehicles on the road.
• Growth-Oriented Environment -Join a company in an exciting phase of growth where your leadership, ideas, and results will directly shape what’s next.

What This Job Offers

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