Senior HR Manager

New Solutions • Columbia, SC

20d

About The Position

The Senior HR Manager serves as a strategic business partner to the manufacturing plant leadership team. The role leads human resources programs and operations at the site, partnering with operations and Corporate HR to support employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, onboarding, HR systems, payroll records, leaves, policy compliance, compensation, benefits, and employee development. The Senior HR Manager also leads HR staff and collaborates with corporate and cross-site teams on projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site operations leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations programs that foster positive morale and engagement.
• Develop and execute cost-effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain talent across the organization.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning, full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff, and direct hiring for production team members.
• Manage onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, new-hire paperwork, and orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate payroll and employee records.
• Oversee employee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.
• Partner with Corporate HR on communications, compensation, benefits, and policy development to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals, wage-rate administration, and annual increase recommendations.
• Support employee benefits administration and respond to inquiries from staff and supervisors.
• Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives.
• Lead HR staff through coaching, performance reviews, and career development.

Benefits

• Health care plan: medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan: 401(k) and IRA.
• Life insurance: basic, voluntary, and AD&D.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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