Description We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead people operations for a manufacturing organization in Fraser, Michigan. This role will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, and workforce planning while partnering closely with leadership and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of payroll, labor regulations, and performance management, along with the ability to support both hourly and salaried employee groups.
Responsibilities:
Lead employee relations matters by conducting thorough reviews, documenting findings, and working across departments to resolve workplace concerns effectively.
Drive full-cycle recruiting efforts for skilled manufacturing talent, including machinists and other hard-to-fill positions, to strengthen internal hiring success and reduce outside agency reliance.
Analyze workforce metrics such as headcount, labor costs, and payroll trends, then present clear insights to leadership to support budgeting and staffing decisions.
Partner with operations and management teams to support a productive work environment across both plant and office-based employee populations.
Provide backup support for payroll processes and help ensure accurate, timely administration for a non-union workforce.
Oversee onboarding, employee training, and performance support programs that improve retention and workforce readiness.
Ensure HR practices remain aligned with applicable labor and employment laws, including equal employment opportunity standards and policy compliance.
Supervise and support the HR Coordinator, providing guidance, prioritization, and day-to-day leadership for the HR function. Requirements - Demonstrated experience managing employee relations issues, including investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution.
Proven success recruiting skilled technical or manufacturing talent, especially machinists or similar specialized roles.
Strong knowledge of labor law, employment regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
Ability to interpret payroll data, labor spending, and workforce trends for leadership reporting and planning.
Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee groups in complex business environments.
Working knowledge of payroll operations, with the ability to serve as a reliable backup when needed.
Prior leadership experience, including oversight or mentoring of HR support staff.
Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
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