Human Resource Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Human Resource Manager to own daily site HR operations and partner with leadership to support employees, strengthen compliance, and enhance the employee experience.

You will manage full lifecycle HR including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, employees relations, and HRIS data, with a focus on engagement, retention and process improvement in a manufacturing/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, including leadership.
• Experience managing full-cycle HR operations across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations for site employees, including recruiting, onboarding, development, retention, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Administer HR programs and processes related to compensation, time and labor, payroll, benefits, leave administration, performance management, and compliance.
• Conduct employee relations activities, workplace investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes in alignment with policy and employment law.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, personnel records, HR reporting, compliance documentation, and required training or certification records.
• Partner with site leaders and corporate HR to support talent needs, employee engagement, succession planning, policy communication, and HR process improvements.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases, HR audits, employment inquiries, and ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Skills

HR Operations

Employee Relations

HRIS

Payroll

Benefits Administration

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Investigation

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

Office Suite

HR Reporting

Job description

Job Summary

A growing organization in the aerospace and defense industry is seeking a Human Resource Manager for a direct hire opportunity. This management-level HR role is ideal for a well-rounded human resources professional who enjoys owning daily site HR operations while partnering closely with leadership to support employees, strengthen compliance, and improve the overall employee experience.

The Human Resource Manager will manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee relations, leave administration, workers’ compensation, HRIS data, and compliance. This position offers meaningful visibility with site leadership and corporate HR, along with the opportunity to influence engagement, retention, talent development, and process improvement across the business.

This is a strong opportunity for an HR leader who values collaboration, accountability, and professionalism. The environment is best suited for someone who can build trust with employees and managers, provide practical HR guidance, and contribute to a positive workplace culture through sound judgment, clear communication, and consistent support.

Key Responsibilities

• - Manage full-cycle HR operations for site employees, including recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, employee relations, and offboarding.
• - Administer HR programs and processes related to compensation, time and labor, payroll, benefits, leave administration, performance management, and compliance.
• - Conduct employee relations activities, workplace investigations, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes in alignment with policy and employment law.
• - Maintain HRIS data integrity, personnel records, HR reporting, compliance documentation, and required training or certification records.
• - Partner with site leaders and corporate HR to support talent needs, employee engagement, succession planning, policy communication, and HR process improvements.
• - Manage workers’ compensation cases, HR audits, employment inquiries, and ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.
• - Employment type: Direct hire.
• - Location: Gainesville, FL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Manage daily site HR operations across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS.
• - Lead workplace investigations, corrective action processes, employee relations matters, and performance management support.
• - Partner with site leadership and corporate HR to align HR programs with business needs, employee engagement, retention, and talent development.
• - Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, compliance documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• - Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour, and related employment requirements.
• - Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR management or HR leadership experience.
• - Working knowledge of compensation, benefits, payroll, leave administration, performance management, employee relations, and core HR operations.
• - Experience using HRIS and talent management systems, with the ability to maintain accurate data and use HR reporting to support business decisions.
• - Strong employee relations experience, including conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and performance management.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive or complex information professionally.
• - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, establish credibility, and partner effectively with managers and employees at all levels.
• - Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced work environment.
• - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business software.
• - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with site leadership and corporate Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• - Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• - Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.