HR & Talent Manager

Loxo; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Employee stock program

Other company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Loxo in Kentucky is seeking an experienced HR & Talent Manager to lead HR operations for a major manufacturing facility. You will manage employee relations, recruiting, compensation and payroll, benefits, training, and talent development while advising plant leadership.

You will partner with division leaders on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational needs, ensuring compliance with employment laws and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Strong employee relations and HR operations experience.
• Ability to confidently advise and influence managers and senior leadership.
• Strong communication, judgment, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the facility's Human Resources team.
• Partner with division leadership on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational needs.
• Manage employee relations matters and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Support and participate in workplace investigations.
• Oversee recruiting and hiring activities for full-time employees and student programs.
• Provide leadership around employee onboarding, development, training, and retention.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs.
• Support FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and other applicable employment requirements.
• Oversee weekly payroll administration and attendance processes.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are communicated and consistently applied.
• Help develop and implement strategic initiatives supporting broader business objectives.
• Coordinate division-wide training and employee development efforts.
• Support internal communication, employee engagement, and company events.
• Represent HR in leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and company standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Employee relations

HR operations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Salary:

Salary: $117,000–$136,000 annually + performance-based incentive opportunities

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

A leading North American manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced HR & Talent Manager to lead Human Resources and talent initiatives for a well-established manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible leadership position supporting both the workforce and plant leadership. The HR & Talent Manager will lead the local HR team, oversee employee relations, recruiting, compensation and payroll administration, benefits, training, and talent development, while serving as a trusted advisor to division leadership.

The right candidate will combine strong HR knowledge with the confidence and leadership presence required to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the facility's Human Resources team
• Partner with division leadership on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational needs
• Manage employee relations matters and provide guidance to managers and employees
• Support and participate in workplace investigations
• Oversee recruiting and hiring activities for full-time employees and student programs
• Provide leadership around employee onboarding, development, training, and retention
• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs
• Support FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and other applicable employment requirements
• Oversee weekly payroll administration and attendance processes
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are communicated and consistently applied
• Help develop and implement strategic initiatives supporting broader business objectives
• Coordinate division-wide training and employee development efforts
• Support internal communication, employee engagement, and company events
• Represent HR in leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and company standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience
• At least 1 year of leadership experience
• Strong employee relations and HR operations experience
• Ability to confidently advise and influence managers and senior leadership
• Strong communication, judgment, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience within manufacturing, industrial, steel, metals, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or a related environment
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors or another HRIS platform
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience supporting a large hourly workforce
• Experience with recruiting, employee relations, benefits, payroll, and talent development

The employer is also open to considering candidates with military leadership backgrounds whose experience translates effectively into people leadership and organizational support.

What Success Looks Like

The successful HR & Talent Manager will establish credibility with employees and leadership, effectively lead the existing HR team, strengthen talent and employee-relations processes, and become a dependable HR partner to the broader operation.

This position requires someone who is comfortable being visible throughout the facility, addressing difficult issues directly, building strong relationships, and balancing the needs of employees with the needs of the business.

• Base salary: approximately $120-130k
• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock program
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs

Ideal Candidate

We are especially interested in HR leaders who are:

• Comfortable working directly with both hourly employees and senior leaders
• Confident handling challenging employee-relations situations
• Strong coaches and developers of people
• Able to build trust across departments
• Organized, accountable, and highly dependable
• Comfortable operating in a performance-driven manufacturing environment
• Interested in joining an organization offering long-term stability and internal career growth