The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to leaders across one or more sites, business units, or operational functions. This role supports employee populations of varying size and complexity, including environments with elevated regulatory, operational, employee relations, or organizational challenges. The HR Manager provides expertise in employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and compliance while aligning people initiatives with business objectives.
The HR Manager exercises substantial independent judgment in resolving complex workforce issues and serves as the primary HR resource for organizational challenges, workforce planning, employee relations matters, and business initiatives. Partnering closely with business leaders and Corporate Centers of Excellence (COEs), including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, and Learning & Development, this role develops and executes workforce strategies that support organizational growth, strengthen talent pipelines, enhance employee engagement, and drive business results.
The HR Manager leads key people initiatives, ensures consistent application of HR programs and policies, and may provide leadership, coaching, and development support to HR team members.
This role provides support to corporate employees located at the corporate office and to remote corporate employees across the organization. This is an onsite position based in Indianapolis, IN.
Partnering closely with senior management, the HR Manager designs and executes proactive workforce strategies that anticipate business needs, support evolving talent pipelines, and enable organizational growth. Serving as a key liaison to the Corporate Centers of Excellence (COEs), including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Safety, and Learning & Development. The HR Manager ensures consistent application of HR policies, programs, and best practices across the enterprise.
Supporting a workforce of approximately 100 to 250 employees, this role is responsible for implementing HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience, strengthen engagement, and promote a high-performance culture. The HR Manager may also supervise site-level HR staff and contribute to the growth and development of junior HR professionals.
This role will support employees located in Kalamazoo, MI, West Lafayette, IN, and St. Louis, MO. This is an onsite position and may be based in either West Lafayette, IN, or St. Louis, MO.
Key Accountabilities
Effectively partner and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including site leaders, frontline managers, and cross-functional teams, to address complex employee issues and drive HR initiatives.
Builds strong partnerships across all leadership tiers to diagnose and resolve complex workforce and organizational challenges.
Provides coaching, counseling, and guidance on employee relations, performance management, promotions, and development planning.
Independently Conduct investigations and make recommendations on performance issues and terminations in partnership with the HR Director, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
Ensure consistent application and compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and industry regulations, partnering with leadership to mitigate risk and uphold company standards.
Partner with the Talent Acquisition and leadership team to support recruitment efforts, staffing needs, and ensure a smooth and effective hiring process.
Facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation sessions and completion of HR-specific requirements such as I-9 verification and required corporate training.
Conduct "stay" interviews and exit interviews to gather actionable feedback and support retention strategies in partnership with management.
Organize site-level employee engagement activities and events to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Act as the day-to-day administrator for the HRIS system, providing employee support, maintaining data integrity, and assisting with HR reporting and timecard needs.
Assist with the preparation of HR metrics and reports to support leadership decisions and financial goals.
Support site-level safety initiatives as needed, collaborating with operations and safety teams.
Assist in managing workers' compensation claims as required
Help support and draft job descriptions to ensure job duties alignment
Participate in cross-functional HR projects and initiatives assigned by HR leadership to continuously improve processes and the overall employee experience.
Oversee HR team members at assigned site(s), adjusting support based on site needs.
Coach and mentor less experienced HR team members, sharing expertise and contributing to the growth of overall HR capability.
Serve as a key HR point of contact during critical business cycles such as budgeting, performance calibration, or restructuring efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3+ years in an HRBP or equivalent advisory role supporting mid- to senior-level leaders.
At least 2 years of experience as an HR Manager with supervisory responsibilities.
Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance... For full info follow application link.
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