Human Resource Manager

Freudenberg; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a Human Resource Manager in the Wellford area. The role leads HR operations for up to 100 employees, partnering with plant leadership to align workforce planning, engagement, and development with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in HR management in manufacturing, bilingual in English and Spanish, and strong knowledge of labor laws and HR policies. Responsibilities include recruitment, payroll coordination, and ensuring compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 6+ years HR management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and HR policies.
• Experience with HR systems and payroll tools for data management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and talent development.
• Lead HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Drive employee engagement and relations, addressing matters with fairness and professionalism, resolving conflicts as needed.
• Support talent development by identifying training opportunities and promoting continuous learning.
• Champion performance management through reviews, talent discussions, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies, promoting wellbeing programs.
• Utilize HR data to track turnover, absenteeism, and engagement, driving data-informed decisions.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Excel

Job description

## Human Resource ManagerApply: Wellford, SC: Full time: Posted Today: R\\_00106786**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:### **Partner with Plant Leadership*** Act as a trusted advisor to plant management on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and talent development.* Support the implementation of HR strategies that align with business objectives and operational goals.### **Lead HR Operations*** Oversee daily HR activities for a workforce of up to 100 employees.* Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR processes.### **Drive Employee Engagement and Relations*** Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.* Address employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness, including conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary processes.* Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction.### **Support Talent Development*** Identify training and development opportunities that strengthen workforce capabilities.* Partner with managers to build employee skills, support career growth, and promote continuous learning.### **Champion Performance Management*** Guide leaders through performance reviews, talent discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.* Help develop high-performing teams that contribute to operational success.### **Ensure Compliance*** Maintain compliance with labor laws and company policies.* Promote programs that support employee well-being.### **Utilize HR Data to Drive Decisions*** Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.* Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, and employee engagement, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.# Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in, Business Administration, or a related field.* **Bilingual English/Spanish is required.*** 6+ years of experience in HR management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.* Strong understanding of labor laws, health and safety regulations, and HR policies.* Experience using HR systems and payroll tools for efficient HR data management.* Ability to manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and lead employee engagement programs. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.