HR Operations Leader - Multi-Site Manufacturing

Steele Solutions; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Team culture

Volunteer days

Job summary

Steele Solutions in South Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead day-to-day HR across multiple manufacturing locations. You’ll drive compliant, employee-focused HR programs, ensure data integrity, and streamline processes across facilities.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in HR, 5+ years of HR operations, strong knowledge of employment laws, and experience managing HR teams with HRIS and payroll proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR operations or HR management.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing HR teams and driving operational excellence.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistent execution of HR programs, policies, procedures, and employee services.
• Serve as the primary owner of HR operational processes, driving standardization and best practices across all facilities.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of employee records, HR documentation across all locations.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and standard operating practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support talent acquisition activities, including recruitment processes, onboarding coordination, system access, and new hire integration.
• Partner with business leaders at multiple facilities to address employee relations matters, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to HR team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and consistent execution across locations.
• Support organizational growth, acquisitions, facility expansions, and workforce changes by ensuring scalable and sustainable HR operational processes.

Skills

Leadership

HR Strategy

Employee relations

Communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Steele Solutions in South Milwaukee, WI seeks an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead day-to-day HR across multiple manufacturing locations. You’ll drive compliant, employee-focused HR programs, ensure data integrity, and streamline processes across facilities.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in HR, 5+ years of HR operations, strong knowledge of employment laws, and experience managing HR teams with HRIS and payroll proficiency.