HR Manager - Plant Start-Up (Manufacturing)

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D policies

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee assistance program

401(k) with company match

Bonus program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones is launching a new steel lattice tower manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Tennessee, seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to build the people foundation for the plant.

You will lead workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, performance, compliance, and engagement, partnering with plant leadership and Corporate HR to set strategy and support rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of overall HR experience.
• Five or more years in HR leadership at a site level.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting plant start-up, expansion, or growth preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, benefits, HR compliance, and HRIS.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, resolve sensitive issues, and build trust at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer HR processes, policies, and programs for the facility.
• Partner with plant and corporate leadership to align HR strategies with business and operational goals.
• Develop workforce plans to support plant start-up, growth, and ongoing operations.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and talent pipeline development for hourly, skilled trades, supervisory, and salaried positions.
• Build relationships with staffing agencies, schools, workforce organizations, and community partners.
• Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations, attendance, performance management, policy interpretation, and leadership practices.
• Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Promote consistent and fair application of company policies.
• Support employee engagement, retention, communication, and organizational development.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation, compliance training, job-specific training, and leadership development.
• Administer performance management processes and support managers with goal setting and employee feedback.
• Partner with Corporate HR on compensation, benefits, payroll, and other HR programs.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, personnel files, employee records, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership to support workplace safety, workers’ compensation, incident reporting, and return-to-work processes.
• Monitor workforce metrics and provide reports and recommendations to plant and corporate leadership.
• Support succession planning, career development, and front-line leadership development.
• Represent the company at job fairs, recruiting events, and community activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, compensation, and business information.
• Supervise HR staff, as applicable, including assigning work, providing coaching, conducting evaluations, and supporting hiring decisions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stella-Jones is launching a new steel lattice tower manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Tennessee, seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to build the people foundation for the plant.

You will lead workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, performance, compliance, and engagement, partnering with plant leadership and Corporate HR to set strategy and support rapid growth.