Manager, Human Resources
About The Position
Apex Tool Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support its Lexington, South Carolina manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, Global Power Tools, the role serves as a trusted business partner to site leadership, providing strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to drive business performance, strengthen leadership capabilities, and enhance the associate experience. As a member of the Lexington leadership team, the HR Manager works closely with leaders to understand operational priorities, anticipate workforce needs, and develop practical people solutions that support business objectives. The role emphasizes using workforce data and analytics to identify trends, influence decisions, and drive measurable improvements in retention, attendance, engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is collaborative and solutions-oriented, has strong analytical capabilities, and can build meaningful partnerships across all levels of a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and influence leaders at all levels of an organization.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting workforce data and translating insights into business recommendations.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Broad HR generalist experience, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and coaching skills.
- Ability to work on-site and support operational needs across shifts as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or HR certification.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools.
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS systems, and timekeeping applications.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR business partner to site leadership, aligning people strategies with operational priorities and business objectives.
- Analyze workforce data, including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, staffing, and engagement, to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions.
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
- Partner with Operations and Finance on workforce planning, labor costs, staffing needs, and organizational effectiveness.
- Coach and support leaders on performance management, employee relations, talent development, and effective people leadership.
- Drive talent management, succession planning, recognition, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and retention.
- Build strong relationships with associates and leaders, maintaining a visible and approachable HR presence throughout the facility.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver effective HR solutions.
- Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and HR practices.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
