HR Manager

DISHER; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan to build scalable people processes and support organizational growth. You will lead all HR functions for a rapidly growing startup within a motorcycle manufacturing context, aligning practices with the company’s mission and values.

The role focuses on developing employer branding, implementing recruitment strategies, managing hiring, and advising leadership on workplace issues while scaling HR operations for a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• 8-10+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Experience in start-up or high-growth manufacturing environment desirable.
• Experience recruiting, employee relations, and employment law compliance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing workforce with exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Experience scaling HR processes within a growing organization.
• Experience supporting EOS or similar operating systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and build HR processes from the ground up.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote the company’s employer brand to attract top talent.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage the full hiring process, including job postings, interviewing, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues.
• Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, communication, and leadership best practices.
• Create, implement, and maintain employee policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Partner with leadership to develop compensation philosophies, job architecture, and career progression frameworks.
• Support payroll processes in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Design and administer performance evaluation processes.
• Identify training and development needs, develop effective programs to enhance employee value to the company, and maintain accurate training records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Manager – Grand Rapids, MI

DISHER is partnering with a motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to fill their HR Manager position. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable people processes, supporting organizational growth, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the organization’s mission and values. You will lead the creation and management of all human resource functions for a rapidly growing start-up company.

What it’s like to work here:

This is a start-up motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids with under 100 employees. The company is customer experience-driven, dedicated to the superior care of both the machine and the wild soul that rides it. They are looking for dedicated people who thrive in a progressive, growing company with a team-oriented environment, committed to steady growth and creating a quality product.

What you will get to do:

• Develop and promote the company’s employer brand to attract top talent.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage the full hiring process, including job postings, interviewing, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues.
• Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, communication, and leadership best practices.
• Create, implement, and maintain employee policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Partner with leadership to develop compensation philosophies, job architecture, and career progression frameworks.
• Support payroll processes in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Design and administer performance evaluation processes.
• Identify training and development needs, develop effective programs to enhance employee value to the company, and maintain accurate training records.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Human Resources certification preferred (e.g., Society for Human Resource Management-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• 8-10+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Experience in a start-up or high-growth manufacturing environment desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, employee relations, and employment law compliance.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing workforce with exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Experience scaling human resources processes within a growing organization.
• Experience supporting EOS or similar operating systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and build human resources processes from the ground up.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems and Microsoft Office applications.