HR Manager - Kingsley Plant

Milliken and Company; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking an HR Manager to direct and manage all HR operations for the Kingsley site. The role includes coordinating onboarding, maintaining data integrity, and providing policy guidance across HR functions including safety, benefits, and compensation.

Responsibilities include leading talent acquisition, managing onboarding/offboarding, and partnering with Plant Manager on location matters. Strong knowledge of employment law and benefits is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Human Resources or related field with preferably 5+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Wage Structure.
• Willingness to be CPR/First Aid Certified.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all HR operations at the site.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and programs to leadership and staff.
• Lead safety processes and OSHA-related initiatives.
• Manage talent acquisition including job descriptions, sourcing, screening and interviewing.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across HR functions.
• Develop, coach and support plant staff and management teams.
• Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

HR management

Policy guidance

Employee relations

Safety leadership

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Confidentiality

Communication

Training

Education

BS/BA in HR

Tools

Enablon

SAP/SuccessFactors

Job description

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Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: Thomson, GA, US, 30824

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

HR Manager

JOB CLASSIFICATION

HR Manager

POSITION REPORTS TO:

HR Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Kingsley HR Manager position directs and manages all HR operations of the site. The position helps coordinate on/off boarding, data integrity, and provides guidance and expertise on HR policies. The HR Manager has responsibility for all HR functions including safety, employment, development, training, benefit administration, and communication.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Consistently administer core Human Resources functions and compliance areas to include:
• Safety Process
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Benefits Program
• Salary Administration
• Workers Compensation
• Verbal and written communication, and ability to interact effectively to all production, administrative, and management associates, as well as corporate HR staff
• Lead the talent acquisition process including developing/maintaining job descriptions, sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, maintaining the Talent Central job posting system
• Leads the location Safety Process (safety process using Enablon, attend safety steering committee team meetings, lead New Hire Safety class). Assists in managing OSHA Programs and Workers Compensation. Safety leadership is a significant part of this position.
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Plant Manager, and management team on all location matters (strategic and operating)
• Lead special HR related projects and surveys
• Maintain specific reports and ensure timely completion (turnover, safety, local/regional compensation data)
• Manage the on-boarding process for new hires and the off-boarding process for voluntary/involuntary terminations
• Always demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Manage training associates by:
• Fostering a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
• Ensuring that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring that written performance evaluations of supervised employees are completed as required, provides continuous feedback on personnel performance issues, and takes immediate action to recognize achievements and address deficiencies or problems.
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
• Support Milliken’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and initiatives.
• Support Textile Operations engagement and morale initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field with preferably 5+ years of hands-on HR experience.
• Proven leader that is highly motivated, self-driven, and open-minded individual who is capable of accomplishing tasks and projects in a limited supervision environment.
• Attention to accuracy of highly detailed information
• Knowledge of Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Wage Structure
• Willingness to be CPR/1st Aid Certified

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous HR manufacturing experience
• SAP/Success Factors Experience
• Experience with OSHA Guidelines and Workplace Safety Processes
• Experience with Audiometric & Drug Testing Guidelines

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication skills – verbal, written, and group presentations
• Interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce
• Capability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced work environment
• Analytical/problem-solving skills
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Decision making & Change Management
• Ability to develop others
• Self-direction and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (on call 24/7)

Travel to other locations as needed.

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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