Human Resource Manager

Madison Core Laboratories; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Core Laboratories seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across Alabama laboratories. Working with executive leadership, you will shape people strategies to create a high-performing, compliant, and safety-focused workplace.

You will oversee recruiting, onboarding, benefits, HRIS, payroll, and employee relations, while partnering with managers to drive performance, training, and policy compliance across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7+ years of human resource management experience.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Good understanding of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the Company’s HRIS/ATS platform and recruiting systems.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce is a plus.
• Experience with Breezy ATS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruiting, manage recruiters, coordinate with temp agencies, and attend Job fairs.
• Conduct onboarding: enrollment in payroll and benefits systems, E-Verify, orientation, and time clock training.
• Manage training and development records and ensure timely manager/employee training.
• Oversee performance management, timely reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain and update the employee handbook and ensure affirmative action compliance.
• Administer benefits programs and respond to information requests from claims.
• Manage separations: exit interviews and unemployment claims.
• Maintain HRIS, LMS, and applicant tracking system; oversee full cycle payroll.
• Monitor and report key HR metrics.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Integrity & confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

OSHA compliance knowledge

HRIS/ATS proficiency

HCIM platform proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce

Breezy ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for our laboratory locations across Alabama. Working closely with executive leadership, this individual will shape and deliver people strategies that support a high-performing, compliant, and safety-focused workplace. The role provides statewide leadership across talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, HR systems, training and development, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action, payroll oversight, and employment-law compliance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on HR professional who combines broad functional expertise with the judgment and independence needed to support teams across Alabama. This person will manage day-to-day HR operations, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build trusted relationships with employees, managers, and executive leadership. Success in the role requires confidence using HR technology, strong knowledge of employment practices, and the ability to balance employee needs, operational priorities, compliance, and the unique demands of a laboratory setting.

Ultimately, you should be able to contribute to the attainment of specific goals and results of the HR department and the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee Recruiting

• Manage recruiter(s)
• Coordinate with all temp agencies
• Create relationships with local tech schools and colleges
• Attend Job fairs
• Social media broadcast
• Serve as interviewer, when needed
• Manage Job Offer Letters
• Review Reference Checks, Background Checks, and Drug Testing results

On boarding

• Complete hiring process and enroll new hires in payroll and benefit systems
• Conduct E-Verify
• Set up and conduct orientation for new employees
• Conduct Time Clock training and review Employee Handbook

Training and Development

• Manage record keeping for training, training matrix, and ensure all is up to date
• Facilitate required training for managers and employees

Manage Employee Performance

• Ensure all reviews are completed in a timely manner
• Coaching and counseling Managers and Employees
• Coordinate with supervisors and manager on employee corrective actions
• Monitor employee Performance Improvement Plans

Employee Handbook

• Work with key managers to maintain updated policies
• Affirmative Action and Employment law compliance

Benefits Administration

• Responsible for the management and administration of all benefit programs
• Respond to requests for information from Disability, Workers Comp, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and other claims

Separations

• Conduct exit interviews
• Respond to Unemployment Compensation claims

HRIS

• Maintain all employee records
• Responsible for the HRIS, LMS and applicant tracking system
• Oversee full cycle Payroll

Manage Key Metrics for HR

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7+ years of human resource management experience.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Good understanding of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the Company’s human resource information management (HCIM) platform and recruiting systems.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce is a plus
• Experience with Breezy ATS is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout Alabama, as needed. Travel 10% or less.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.