Human Resource Manager

freudenberg; Wellford (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks an experienced HR leader to partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and development. You will oversee HR operations for up to 100 employees, manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and records, and ensure compliance with labor laws and policies.

You will drive employee engagement, support talent development, and champion performance management to build high-performing teams in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• 6+ years of HR management experience, 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Leadership to advise on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and talent development.
• Lead HR Operations: oversee daily HR activities for up to 100 employees, including recruitment, onboarding, records, payroll coordination, benefits, and processes.
• Drive Employee Engagement and Relations: foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture; address employee relations matters including conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Support Talent Development: identify training opportunities; partner with managers to build employee skills and career growth.
• Champion Performance Management: guide leaders through performance reviews, talent discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Compliance: maintain compliance with labor laws and company policies; promote programs that support employee well-being.
• Utilize HR Data to Drive Decisions: maintain HR records and reporting; analyze turnover, absenteeism, and engagement to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR management

Labor laws knowledge

HR data analytics

Payroll tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

HR systems

Payroll tools

Job description

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.