Human Resources Manager

Aston Carter • Goshen Township, OH

4d • $38 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager provides hands-on HR leadership and support for a growing manufacturing operation in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The role is a visible, accessible resource for office personnel and shop-floor employees, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR needs. It leads broad HR functions, including employee relations, benefits and payroll support, compliance, recruiting, and HR process improvement, while helping prepare the organization for workforce expansion.

This is a full-time, onsite, contract-to-hire position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically starting around 7:30 or 8:00 a.m., with a flexible end time after an eight-hour workday depending on business and employee-support needs. Work takes place in both a professional office and an active manufacturing/shop-floor environment. The position requires following site safety procedures and using required PPE in designated manufacturing areas. The pay range is $38.17–$45.67 per hour. Eligibility-dependent benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

• Previous HR experience in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or plant environment.
• Ability to support both salaried office employees and hourly shop-floor employees.
• Hands-on experience addressing employee-relations matters, including policy questions, corrective actions, investigations, conflict resolution, and terminations.
• Working knowledge of ADP, Workday, or comparable HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting benefits administration and payroll-related activities.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage-and-hour requirements, I-9 compliance, EEO practices, workers' compensation, and workplace policies.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for one-on-one conversations, group meetings, presentations, and business reviews.
• Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to establish credibility with production employees, office staff, supervisors, and leaders.
• Comfort working in office and active manufacturing environments and following required safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across organizational levels.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize competing demands, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage several HR functional areas while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Prior manufacturing-environment experience.
• Experience in human resource management and HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience in employee relations and HR case management.
• Experience administering workers' compensation programs.
• Familiarity with OSHA reporting, affirmative action plans, EEO-1 reporting, and safety programs.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, workforce scaling, or high-volume hiring.
• Experience managing or mentoring HR team members.
• Exposure to union negotiations or labor relations.
• Experience with timekeeping and attendance reporting for production employees.
• Strong analytical skills for compiling, interpreting, and presenting HR metrics and workforce data.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to office employees, production associates, supervisors, and managers.
• Respond to employee questions about policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, leave programs, and workplace matters.
• Manage employee-relations issues, including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, disciplinary matters, and terminations.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, retention, and offboarding for office and production roles.
• Administer or support employee benefits, retirement plans, payroll processes, timekeeping, and attendance reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee information in ADP, Workday, or related HR systems.
• Coach supervisors and managers on policy interpretation, performance management, documentation, and consistent employee treatment.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment requirements, including I-9 documentation, wage-and-hour regulations, EEO practices, unemployment processes, substance-testing programs, and posting requirements.
• Assist with workers' compensation administration, OSHA reporting, employee injury management, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Compile and analyze workforce statistics, including headcount, turnover, injuries, compensation, and other HR metrics.
• Prepare monthly HR reports and metrics for corporate leadership.
• Support compensation administration, including wage research and salary benchmarking.
• Partner with Operations and Environmental Health and Safety leadership to reinforce a safe and compliant work environment.
• Help organize, document, and strengthen HR processes and procedures as the organization scales.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information and situations.
• Build relationships with production employees, office staff, supervisors, and leaders to establish credibility and trust.
• Balance multiple HR responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed