HR Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a Kalamazoo-based manufacturing company in its search for an experienced HR Manager to join the leadership team. The role focuses on aligning HR strategy with business objectives, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

The HR Manager will oversee payroll, benefits, and HR reporting while partnering with leadership to drive organizational growth and talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.
• HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and labor regulations.
• Partner with leadership teams to drive employee engagement initiatives and support organizational growth.
• Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits programs, and HR reporting metrics.
• Manage employee concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes with professionalism and consistency.
• Design and lead training and development initiatives to strengthen employee skills and career advancement opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees on all human resources matters.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

HR compliance

Communication skills

Leadership influence

Change management

HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SH

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field

5+ years HR leadership experience (manufacturing favorable)

Job description

HR Manager

Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Industry: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 annually

HR Manager Opportunity

Our client, a growing and highly respected manufacturing company in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their leadership team. This HR Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on company culture, employee engagement, and organizational success.

The ideal HR Manager will be a strategic business partner who can balance day-to-day human resources responsibilities with long-term workforce planning. This HR Manager will work closely with leadership to support business objectives, develop talent, and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

HR Manager Responsibilities

As the HR Manager, you will:

• Lead the full spectrum of human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and labor regulations.
• Partner with leadership teams to drive employee engagement initiatives and support organizational growth.
• Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits programs, and HR reporting metrics.
• Manage employee concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes with professionalism and consistency.
• Design and lead training and development initiatives to strengthen employee skills and career advancement opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees on all human resources matters.

HR Manager Qualifications

To be successful in this HR Manager role, candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive positive organizational change.
• Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are strongly preferred.

Why Consider This HR Manager Opportunity?

This HR Manager position offers the opportunity to join a stable manufacturing organization where the HR Manager plays a key role in shaping workplace culture, supporting employee development, and contributing to overall business success. If you are a motivated HR Manager looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity in the Lansing market, we encourage you to apply.