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Lansing, MI, USA

Position Type

Full-time

Salaried/Hourly

Salaried

Travel Requirements

5

Job Description

Manager, Human Resources

Position Summary

The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and compliance champion, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and HR policy administration. The role also includes managing one in-house recruiter and supporting operational leadership with workforce planning and organizational development.

Principle Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

+ Act as a consultative partner to the Plant Director and department leaders.

+ Support organizational development, succession planning, and workforce strategy.

+ Provide guidance on change management, team dynamics, and performance culture.

Employee Relations & Engagement

+ Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

+ Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality.

+ Proactively address workplace concerns to minimize risk and support employee satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

+ Oversee the recruiter and ensure timely, quality hires across skilled trades and professional roles.

+ Lead recruitment strategies for a competitive labor market with the focus on retention and diversity.

+ Support apprenticeship and internal mobility programs where applicable.

Safety, Compliance & Culture

+ Collaborate with EHS and operations leaders to promote a safety-first culture.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

+ Partner on audits, investigations, and compliance initiatives.

HR Operations

+ Oversee HR policies, practices, and systems, ensuring alignment with corporate and plant needs.

+ Manage performance review cycles, compensation administration, and employee recognition programs.

+ Utilize HR metrics and data to drive continuous improvement.

Qualification Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certification a plus).

+ 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.

+ Strong knowledge of employment law, safety culture, and workforce development.

+ Demonstrated experience supporting hourly and salaried workforces.

+ Proven ability to build relationships, influence leaders, and manage conflict.

+ Experience with HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making.

+ Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

+ Background in regulated manufacturing environments.

+ Experience supporting operations with metal forging, CNC machining, or skilled trades

+ Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement culture

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements:

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

_The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._

Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 / year

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.