Plant HR Manager
About The Position
The Plant Human Resources Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all Human Resources functions within the manufacturing facility. As a trusted partner to plant leadership, the role fosters a positive workplace culture and leads employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, employee development, and engagement initiatives. The position aligns HR strategies with business objectives to support operational excellence and a high-performing workforce. The ideal candidate is collaborative, spends time on the production floor, builds relationships with employees at all levels, and helps leaders develop high-performing teams. The role balances strategic thinking with a hands-on approach in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Requirements
- Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong employee relations experience and ability to coach leaders through challenging situations.
- Knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience recruiting both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried professionals.
- Ability to build credibility and strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.
- Prior payroll experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR resource for plant employees and leadership.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Investigate employee concerns and workplace issues and ensure fair, consistent, and timely resolution.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention efforts.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support plant recruiting, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and onboarding.
- Coordinate hiring decisions and employment offers.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to coordinate onboarding and orientation for new employees.
- Coach leaders on performance expectations, feedback, and accountability.
- Support performance review processes and employee development planning.
- Identify training needs with internal stakeholders and support leadership and employee development initiatives.
- Promote internal growth and succession planning efforts.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including New Jersey employment regulations.
- Maintain HR policies and procedures and ensure their consistent application.
- Partner with Safety and Operations on workers' compensation, leave administration, and return-to-work programs.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team.
- Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions.
- Participate in organizational planning, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement through people-focused solutions.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
