Senior Human Resource Manager

Sprink LLC•New Albany, IN

18h

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Manager leads end-to-end HR execution across multiple manufacturing locations in different states, supporting approximately 550+ employees. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and serves as the primary HR partner to plant leadership. The Senior HR Manager translates HR strategy into site-level execution by driving consistent people processes, resolving workforce issues in real time, and ensuring compliance, staffing stability, and leadership capability across all assigned locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years supporting manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple sites or complex operations strongly preferred.
Proven ability to operate effectively on the plant floor while influencing senior leadership.
Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and manufacturing workforce requirements.
Ability to balance frequent on-site engagement with effective remote support.
Data-driven mindset with strong HRIS and reporting capabilities.
High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

Own and execute HR strategy across assigned plants, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and cultural expectations.
Act as a hands-on HR advisor to plant managers and site leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, employee development, and change initiatives.
Maintain a regular on-site presence at each location, including time on the plant floor, to proactively identify issues, build trust, and support leaders and employees.
Directly manage and develop site-based HR staff, setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and ensuring consistent HR execution across locations.
Standardize HR workflows and best practices across sites to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
Lead and oversee employee relations activities, including investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and conflict resolution.
Ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly, partnering with leadership to address performance and conduct issues promptly.
Manage leaves of absence, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation cases, ensuring timely documentation and compliance.
Ensure all sites comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as corporate HR and safety policies.
Oversee hourly and salaried recruiting efforts across sites, ensuring staffing levels support production and operational demands.
Partner with operations to forecast labor needs, manage headcount plans, and address turnover risks.
Implement standardized onboarding, cross-training, and succession planning processes to improve retention and bench strength.
Identify skill gaps across locations and implement targeted training and development programs.
Lead leadership development initiatives to strengthen frontline supervisors and plant leadership capability.
Drive employee engagement initiatives, communication plans, and culture-building programs across all locations.
Ensure completion and tracking of safety, compliance, and job-specific training requirements.
Ensure accurate and consistent administration of benefits, attendance, timekeeping, and HRIS data across all sites.
Review compensation data and market trends, supporting equitable and competitive pay practices.
Use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, inform decisions, and recommend corrective actions.
Partner closely with Safety/EHS teams to support safety initiatives, reinforce accountability, and promote a strong safety culture at all sites.