HR Manager

OPW Clean Energy Solutions; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Job summary

Acme Cryogenics in Ball Ground, GA is seeking an HR Manager to deliver full-spectrum HR support across locations. You will partner with leadership to drive headcount planning, manage recruitment for managerial and professional roles, and foster a positive, compliant workplace. The role reports to the Director of HR.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of HR management experience in manufacturing, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and solid knowledge of employment laws and HR metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred; OR associate’s degree with 7 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Human Resources Manager within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstratable interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgement and ability to make concise, time-sensitive decisions.
• Demonstratable experience with HR metrics.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Excellent active listening and presentation skills.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Ability to build and manage relationships at all levels.
• Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; Workday a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Partner with the leadership team to execute headcount strategy for current and future needs.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of qualified job applicants; collaborate with hiring managers to define required skills.
• Support employee development, engagement, and motivation.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Provide HR reporting and recommendations using HR metrics.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies to stay compliant.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

HR metrics

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Presentation skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Employment laws knowledge

HR best practices

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field with 7 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Workday

Job description

The Human Resources Manager plays an integral role in the organization by providing full range HR support to the Acme Cryogenics locations in Ball Ground, GA. In this role, you will be the liaison between Human Resources and Functional Leadership to support business needs while improving the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and programs. We are seeking a strong leader to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where all employees work to realize our company’s established objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of this role. This position requires flexibility with assigned duties and willingness to take on new tasks. It is critical the HR Manager effectively demonstrates a hands‑on attitude, willing to go the extra distance to ensure employee expectations are met and communicate concisely and honestly within the HR department and to all employees, managers, and the leadership team. Must be able to contribute in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Director of HR.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s headcount strategy for current and future needs.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; required to collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand skills and competencies required for job openings.
• Support current and future business needs through employee development, engagement, and motivation.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Provide HR reporting and recommendations to management and leadership using HR metrics.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, preferred OR associate’s degree in human resources or related field with 7 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Human Resources Manager within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstratable interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Use sound judgement and demonstrated ability to make concise, time sensitive decisions.
• Demonstratable experience with HR metrics.
• Demonstratable ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Excellent active listening and presentation skills.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Ability to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• In-depth knowledge of employment related laws and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other HR application systems and databases. Workday a plus.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• PHR/SPHR Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix environment.