Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Ensure effective execution of recruiting operations, onboarding, and safety compliance activities
• Review work outputs for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational standards
• Establish and maintain standardized HR processes, workflows, and documentation
• Drive accountability for service delivery, deadlines, and operational KPIs

Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, & Onboarding Oversight

Collaborate closely with the President and senior leadership to ensure workforce planning is directly aligned with organizational goals and business requirements. Lead the oversight of structured hiring processes, including conducting headcount planning to match talent needs with strategic objectives.

This approach ensures that recruitment and staffing decisions are not only operationally sound but also strategically aligned with the company’s long-term vision. By partnering with top leadership, you can:

• Align talent strategy with business priorities – ensuring that hiring plans support key initiatives and market demands.

• Optimize headcount planning – balancing workforce capacity with cost efficiency and operational needs.

• Maintain structured hiring processes – applying consistent criteria and workflows to ensure fairness, compliance, and quality in recruitment.

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee full employee lifecycle administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance in:
• Job changes, promotions, and compensation adjustments
• Leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, Military Leave)
• HRIS data management (SuccessFactors)
• Provide escalation support for complex employee inquiries and issues
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all HR systems

HR Leadership & Compliance

• Employee Relations & Performance Management: Lead comprehensive employee relations initiatives, including investigations, conflict resolution, and enforcement of policies. Oversee corrective actions and disciplinary processes with consistent documentation. Coordinate and support performance management activities such as reviews and evaluations. Monitor and analyze attendance, turnover, and performance trends to provide actionable insights to leadership. Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations matters and HR best practices.
• HR Compliance, Reporting & Audit Readiness: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO). Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee records and documentation. Review and validate key HR metrics—turnover, absenteeism, headcount, and time-to-fill—to inform strategic decisions. Prepare HR functions and records for internal and external audits, guaranteeing compliance and readiness.

Training, Safety Oversight, & OSHA Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, recordkeeping, and reporting (300/301 logs)
• Review incident reports, investigations, and corrective actions
• Coordinate with leadership on safety improvements and risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee training programs, LMS administration (SuccessFactors), and compliance tracking

Continuous Improvement & Professional Development

• Drive continuous improvement across HR operations, systems, and processes
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
• Participate in HR networking and manufacturing community events
• Stay current on regulatory changes and HR best practices

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR processes and oversee operational execution
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
• MBA
• Advanced experience with HRIS systems (SuccessFactors) and LMS platforms
• Experience overseeing recruiting operations, and safety compliance