HR Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Kentucky is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategies, oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations, while advising leadership to foster a compliant and high-performing culture.

You will partner with leaders to align HR programs with business objectives, manage full-cycle recruitment, develop policies, ensure legal compliance, and drive development and succession planning in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's human resources strategies, programs, and initiatives. This role oversees employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, training and development, and HR operations. The HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Partner with department leaders to identify current and future staffing needs.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Monitor workforce trends and recommend staffing solutions to support organizational growth.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, workplace issues, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers regarding disciplinary actions and employee performance concerns.
• Maintain positive employee relations and support employee engagement initiatives.

Performance Management & Development

• Oversee performance review processes and employee development programs.
• Assist managers in setting performance expectations and conducting evaluations.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate learning opportunities.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer employee compensation programs and benefit offerings.
• Conduct market research and compensation analysis to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Partner with benefits providers and brokers to manage employee benefit programs.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and related inquiries.

Compliance & HR Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage unemployment claims, workers' compensation cases, FMLA requests, and leave administration.
• Oversee HR metrics and reporting to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations, recruiting, and performance management processes.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).