HR Manager, Manufacturing Operations & People Partner

Anderson Frank; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Frank partners with a manufacturing client seeking an HR Manager to lead HR operations across two manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leaders, support a large hourly workforce, and build strong employee relationships in a fast-paced production environment.

You'll oversee recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, compliance, and workforce planning while guiding HR policy and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably manufacturing or hourly workforce environments.
• Experience supporting multiple locations preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience leading HR staff.
• Knowledge of recruiting, benefits administration, compensation, payroll, and employment law.
• Experience working with staffing agencies, HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and timekeeping applications.
• Strong communication, coaching, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across both manufacturing locations.
• Partner with plant leaders to support workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational needs.
• Supervise and develop the Talent Acquisition Manager while ensuring consistency in HR practices company-wide.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and workplace conduct.
• Maintain a visible and approachable HR presence within the plants.
• Forecast staffing needs and develop hiring strategies.
• Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate relationships with staffing agencies and temporary labor providers.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including turnover, vacancies, time-to-fill, and agency utilization.
• Investigate employee concerns and workplace issues while ensuring proper documentation and follow-through.
• Coach supervisors and managers through corrective actions, performance reviews, and employee development discussions.
• Address sensitive employee relations matters and escalate legal or compliance concerns when appropriate.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Support training initiatives related to safety, policies, and job-specific development.
• Identify opportunities for employee growth, cross-training, succession planning, and internal advancement.
• Administer employee benefits, PTO programs, HRIS records, and employee communications.
• Support compensation processes and employee data management.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and required employment documentation.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Review and approve hourly and salaried payroll submissions.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions in a timely manner.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, leave administration, and employment recordkeeping.
• Partner with plant and safety leaders to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Assist with audits, claims, investigations, and regulatory reporting as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Investigative skills

Workforce planning

Employee relations

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

Anderson Frank partners with a manufacturing client seeking an HR Manager to lead HR operations across two manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leaders, support a large hourly workforce, and build strong employee relationships in a fast-paced production environment.

You'll oversee recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, compliance, and workforce planning while guiding HR policy and performance management.