Human Resource Manager

Employbridge; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

EmployBridge in Buford, GA seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations and EHS initiatives for a growing manufacturing organization. The role focuses on driving HR strategy, ensuring safety, compliance, and employee engagement in a hands-on leadership capacity.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing HR leadership, strong knowledge of employment law and OSHA, and experience with HRIS, performance management, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production settings.
• Experience overseeing or partnering with EHS/workplace safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, OSHA certification or related credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage employee investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy administration.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave administration, and employee engagement programs.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics, reporting, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and OSHA compliance efforts.
• Conduct safety training, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Promote a strong culture of workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational development and succession planning initiatives.

Skills

HR Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Business Administration

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR/OSHA certs preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

OSHA compliance tools

Job description

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives for a growing manufacturing organization in Buford, GA. This role is responsible for driving HR strategy while ensuring a safe, compliant, and employee-focused workplace. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong experience in manufacturing environments and a passion for employee engagement, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day Human Resources functions, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage employee investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy administration.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave administration, and employee engagement programs.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics, reporting, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and OSHA compliance efforts.
• Conduct safety training, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Promote a strong culture of workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational development and succession planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
• Experience overseeing or partnering closely with EHS and workplace safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, OSHA certification, or related credentials are highly preferred.

Preferred Background

• Manufacturing or industrial workforce experience.
• Experience leading safety committees, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive cultural improvements.
• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment