Human Resources Manager

IES Infrastructure • Mount Joy Township, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads all human resource functions for a growing metal fabrication manufacturing facility. The role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership and maintains a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. The manager drives initiatives related to staffing, employee retention, workforce development, engagement, culture, and employee relations to support operational excellence and business growth.

This hands-on HR leadership role calls for manufacturing experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on attracting talent, reducing turnover, building a strong workplace culture, and developing high-performing teams. Responsibilities span talent acquisition and workforce planning; retention and engagement; culture and employee relations; performance management and leadership development; HR operations and compliance; and partnership with safety and manufacturing leaders.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record of attracting talent, reducing turnover, building strong workplace cultures, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop and execute staffing strategies to support production schedules, growth initiatives, and workforce needs.
• Build relationships with local technical schools, trade programs, workforce development organizations, and staffing partners.
• Oversee onboarding programs to help new employees integrate into the organization.
• Monitor workforce metrics and proactively address hiring challenges.
• Develop and implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and increase employee satisfaction.
• Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and employee feedback initiatives to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to improve employee engagement, recognition, communication, and career development programs.
• Create programs that promote employee growth, advancement opportunities, and long-term career paths.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen employee morale and foster a high-performance work environment.
• Coach and guide supervisors and managers on employee relations matters.
• Conduct investigations and resolve workplace concerns fairly, consistently, and promptly.
• Promote communication and trust between leadership and employees.
• Support managers with performance management, employee development planning, and succession planning.
• Facilitate leadership training focused on employee engagement, communication, coaching, and accountability.
• Assist in developing future leaders across operations and support functions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Partner with payroll and benefits administration to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.
• Partner with EHS and operations leaders to promote a strong safety culture.
• Support initiatives that promote employee accountability, engagement, and participation in workplace safety programs.
• Assist leadership teams in maintaining a productive and compliant work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Company 401K plan with employer contribution match.
• Company-paid time off.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Choice of medical coverage, including prescription coverage.
• Choice of dental and vision coverage.
• Optional critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal, and pet insurance coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discount programs.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement.
• Emphasis on workplace safety.

What This Job Offers

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