HR Manager

DSJ Global; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead all site-level HR functions for a growing manufacturing operation in Decatur, Illinois. The role partners with plant leadership on safety, productivity, engagement, and retention.

You will balance employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and workforce development on the production floor, building trust across shifts while driving performance and a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Human Resources with direct management of employees, HR teams, or HR programs.
• Manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor laws, performance management, recruiting, and compliance.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for all employees and leaders at the facility.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage employee relations matters.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruiting

Compliance

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Human Resources Manager to lead all site‑level HR functions for a growing manufacturing operation. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor. The ideal candidate is an operationally focused HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is comfortable balancing employee relations, recruiting, compliance, leadership coaching, and workforce development.

This role requires a visible, approachable leader who can build trust with employees at all levels while driving HR initiatives that support safety, productivity, engagement, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Serve as the primary HR resource for all employees and leaders at the facility.
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management, employee development, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage employee relations matters.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly, skilled trades, and salaried positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top manufacturing talent.
• Manage onboarding programs to ensure successful employee integration.
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.

Compliance & HR Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Administer employee policies, procedures, and handbook updates.
• Manage leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation.
• Support payroll, benefits, and HRIS-related employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Training & Organizational Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate leadership development programs.
• Support performance review processes and individual development planning.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee growth initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate HR-related training programs.

Manufacturing Floor Partnership

• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor and within operational departments.
• Build strong relationships with employees across all shifts.
• Partner with operations leaders on staffing, productivity, attendance, and retention challenges.
• Support safety initiatives and reinforce a culture of accountability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Human Resources, including direct management of employees, HR teams, or HR programs.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor laws, performance management, recruiting, and compliance.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.