Human Resources and Administration Manager

Milliner Talent Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Human Resources and Administration Manager for a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis. This role involves leading HR functions, managing recruitment processes, and enhancing employee relations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and expertise in compliance and employee development. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 per year, addressing both operational needs and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HR compliance, employee relations, and recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR leader for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles including manufacturing and administrative.
• Foster a positive work environment and address employee concerns.
• Identify training needs and develop programs for various team levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Job description

Human Resources and Administration Manager

Position Summary

The Human Resources & Administrative Manager leads all HR and administrative functions for the Indianapolis manufacturing plant. This role supports a busy, high‑growth factory environment and is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, training, compliance, and day‑to‑day office and facility administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR leader for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Partner with plant management to provide guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Lead HR policy implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate HR strategy and local laws.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for hourly, manufacturing, sales & marketing, financial & administrative roles.
• Manage international talent, including visa processing, onboarding and ongoing support of FTE and contract professionals.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates in a competitive labor market.
• Oversee new‑hire onboarding, orientation, and training compliance.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment for a diverse workforce across all plant departments.
• Address employee concerns professionally, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Support conflict resolution, coaching, and progressive discipline processes.
• Lead engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company culture events, and communication activities.

Training & Workforce Development

• Identify training needs and develop programs for management team, supervisors, leads, and frontline employees.
• Support skills development, safety training, cross‑training, and leadership training.
• Maintain training documentation for compliance and audits.

Administrative Management & Facility Support

• Oversee administrative functions including office management, reception, purchasing of office supplies, and general administrative services.
• Coordinate plant‑wide communications, visitor management, and meeting logistics.
• Support facility maintenance requests and work closely with EHS and operations on site upkeep.
• Manage vendor relationships for administrative services (cleaning, security, office suppliers).
• Assist with travel arrangements, event planning, and document control.
• Supervise HR coordinators, administrative assistants, or other support staff as applicable.
• Develop strong, service‑oriented administrative processes that meet plant needs.
• Promote professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HR compliance, employee relations, and recruiting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Manufacturing

Milliner Talent Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Milliner Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr