HR Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR practices in our South Bend, IN facility. The role partners with leadership to drive recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, compensation, and benefits administration.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment and handle employee relations.
• Coordinate performance review processes and provide coaching for leadership and staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain HR records.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs and support payroll coordination.
• Coordinate employee training programs and leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

HR Manager

Location: South Bend, IN
Position Title: Human Resources Manager
Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes for the South Bendfacility. This role supports business operations through recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, compensation, and benefits administration. The HR Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership while fostering a positive, productive, and compliant workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and orientation processes
• Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions
• Maintain relationships with staffing agencies, schools, and community organizations

Employee Relations

• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns and workplace issues
• Counsel managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives

Performance Management

• Coordinate annual performance reviews and goal-setting processes
• Assist managers with employee development and corrective action procedures
• Provide coaching and guidance on leadership and employee management

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain employee files and HR records in accordance with regulations
• Update and administer company policies, handbooks, and HR procedures
• Support workplace safety and OSHA compliance initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer employee benefits programs and answer employee questions
• Assist with wage analysis, compensation planning, and payroll coordination
• Support leave management, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training programs and leadership development initiatives
• Identify training needs and recommend improvement opportunities
• Support succession planning and workforce development efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team-building abilities
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through