Frontline HR Leader | Operations & Employee Relations

LHH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a hands-on, hourly workforce across manufacturing and distribution environments. The role partners with leaders, coaches managers, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws while driving workforce planning and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of HR leadership, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a track record of supporting non-union, frontline teams in fast-paced operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in leadership roles.
• Experience supporting hourly, frontline, field-based, or blue-collar employees in non-union environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, construction, transportation, or similar operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for leaders, supervisors, and employees across the organization.
• Provide hands-on HR support to hourly and frontline workforce in a non-union environment.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, attendance, corrective action, terminations, and workplace concerns.
• Build strong relationships with employees by maintaining a visible, approachable HR presence within operational environments.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, staffing needs, retention, employee engagement, and organizational changes.
• Support leaders with performance reviews, coaching, development plans, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Manage and continuously improve HR policies, processes, documentation, and employee programs.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Coaching managers

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

LHH seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a hands-on, hourly workforce across manufacturing and distribution environments. The role partners with leaders, coaches managers, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws while driving workforce planning and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of HR leadership, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a track record of supporting non-union, frontline teams in fast-paced operations.