HR Manager

Ignite Human Capital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital in Wisconsin seeks an HR Manager to build and lead the human resources function at the Northern Wisconsin site. Reporting to the President, this newly created on-site role owns HR administration, programs and compliance, and acts as the sole HR professional on site.

You will partner with the California headquarters to align policies and culture, manage safety, GMP-related activities, and support regulatory efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience, or 9+ years of HR experience in lieu of a degree.
• Broad HR generalist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance.
• Working knowledge of federal and Wisconsin employment law, EEO and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to work independently as the only HR professional on site.
• Ability to travel to California up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR leadership and strategy for the Wisconsin site, set department goals and systems.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, interviewing and offers.
• Update and manage compensation program, salary surveys and merit pool.
• Administer benefits, claims resolution, invoicing and annual plan reviews.
• Provide employee relations counseling and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage site safety, GMP support and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate cross-site alignment with California leadership and travel for alignment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience, or 9+ years of HR experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

HR Manager
Northern Wisconsin (on-site)
Reports to: President
Pay range: $70,000 – $100,000 per year
Type: Full-time, exempt
Travel: Up to 15% (periodic trips to California headquarters)

About the Role

This is a newly created role. The HR Manager is fully responsible for the administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resources function at the Wisconsin site. Reporting to the President, you will be the first and only HR professional on site, building the function from the ground up.

You will work closely with the California team to keep policies, programs and culture aligned across both locations. The role also owns the site’s safety program and supports GMP and regulatory efforts.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership and Strategy

• Plan, organize and run all HR activities for the Wisconsin site, and help set department goals, objectives and systems.
• Develop, recommend and implement HR policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook.
• Evaluate the results of HR initiatives against goals and recommend new approaches that improve efficiency and service.
• Participate in leadership staff meetings and partner closely with California leadership.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Lead recruiting for all exempt, nonexempt and temporary roles: write and place job ads, screen and interview with supervisors, check references and extend offers.
• Conduct new-employee orientation and exit interviews.

Compensation and Performance

• Implement and update the compensation program annually, including salary surveys, compensation analysis and the merit pool (salary budget).
• Write and update job descriptions as needed.
• Oversee the performance evaluation program and the career-path program, revising as needed.

Benefits Administration

• Administer benefits, including claims resolution, change reporting and approving invoices for payment.
• Re-evaluate benefit plans annually for cost-effectiveness and lead employee benefits communication.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Provide employee relations counseling and guide managers through workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, Wisconsin and local employment laws.
• Develop and maintain the affirmative action program, file the EEO-1 annually, and keep EEO records, reports and logs.
• Maintain HR records and reports, organizational charts and the employee directory.

Safety, GMP and Regulatory

• Manage the site safety program, including safety trainings, meetings and audits.
• Support implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support regulatory requirements and audits for the site.

Cross-Site Partnership

• Travel to California periodically (up to 15%) for alignment, training and planning.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience, or 9+ years of HR experience in lieu of a degree.
• Broad HR generalist experience across recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations and compliance.
• Working knowledge of federal and Wisconsin employment law, EEO and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to work independently as the only HR professional on site.
• Ability to travel to California up to 15%.

Preferred

• Experience in contract manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a site safety program and working in a GMP-regulated setting.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification.
• Steady tenure with a track record of building or growing HR programs.

Skills and Competencies

Business acumen, communication, consultation, critical evaluation, global and cultural awareness, HR expertise, leadership and navigation, relationship management, and ethical practice.

Working Conditions

This role works primarily in an office setting at a manufacturing site, using standard office equipment. The employee occasionally stands, walks, sits, reaches, climbs stairs, and lifts or moves office supplies up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.