Senior HR Manager
New Solutions•Columbia, SC
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 activities at the site, including employee relations, staffing and recruitment, onboarding, HR systems and records, leaves of absence, policy compliance, compensation, benefits administration, and employee development. The manager also partners with Corporate HR and cross-site HR teams on communications, programs, and initiatives, and provides leadership to HR staff.
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.
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 all levels of 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 and ensure 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 by responding to inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors.
- Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed.
- Lead HR staff through coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
Benefits
- Excellent full benefits package
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision health care plan
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
