Hands-On HR Leader for Manufacturing Operations

stahls group; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO | Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible workplace options

Job summary

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing. The Human Resources Manager will lead HR activities within a manufacturing environment, partnering with operations to align people strategies with production goals.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on HR leader, comfortable on the production floor, building relationships, resolving workplace issues, and supporting a fast-paced operation.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 3 years supporting a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Experience managing employee relations in a union-free manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and leave administration.
• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for production employees and leaders.
• Build strong relationships with supervisors and employees through regular floor presence.
• Investigate employee complaints, workplace concerns, and policy violations.
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support a positive employee culture that promotes accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions and forecast staffing needs.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding activities, and recruiting strategies to reduce vacancies and turnover.
• Manage temporary staffing agency relationships as needed.
• Guide managers through performance evaluations, development planning, and performance improvement plans.
• Identify succession planning opportunities for key operational positions.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and administer company policies consistently across the facility.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documentation; support wage and hour compliance, including FLSA classification and attendance practices.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, Payroll, and plant leadership on workplace investigations, compliance, payroll issues, employee engagement, and operational goals.
• Coordinate FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, military leave, and other protected leaves, including return-to-work and interactive process activities.
• Develop programs that improve employee morale, communication, retention, recognition, and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, provide HR metrics and workforce analytics, and recommend retention initiatives.
• Support organizational changes, change management initiatives, operational excellence, and leadership development for front‑line supervisors.

Skills

HR experience

Manufacturing environment

Employee relations

HR laws & compliance

HRIS UKG

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing. The Human Resources Manager will lead HR activities within a manufacturing environment, partnering with operations to align people strategies with production goals.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on HR leader, comfortable on the production floor, building relationships, resolving workplace issues, and supporting a fast-paced operation.