Human Resources Director

Find Great People | FGP; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Bonus opportunity

Medical insurance with significant ER*

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is seeking a Human Resources Director to establish and lead HR for a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Columbia, TN.

This standalone role partners with executive leadership to build HR infrastructure from the ground up and scale the workforce during growth. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing exposure, and a track record of creating policies, processes, and programs in startup or high-growth settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibilities.
• At least 4 years in HR for manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, EEOC).
• Experience creating HR processes, policies, and programs in high-growth environments.
• Proven experience with talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities for a growing manufacturing operation as the site's primary HR resource.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent strategy.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly production and salaried positions, coordinating with staffing partners.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, wage/hour laws, and workplace policies.
• Oversee payroll administration, benefits programs, and HR systems implementation.
• Establish onboarding, performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Promote culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Build relationships with community organizations, workforce development, and local business groups.
• Manage relationships with benefits providers, staffing agencies, and HR vendors.

Skills

HR leadership

Policy development

Talent acquisition

Payroll & benefits

Employee relations

Organizational development

Workforce planning

Compliance (FLSA/FMLA/EEOC)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

A growing international manufacturer is expanding operations in the Columbia, TN area and is seeking a Human Resources Director to establish and lead all HR functions for a new U.S. manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible, standalone role offering the opportunity to build HR infrastructure from the ground up, partner directly with executive leadership, and help scale a workforce during an exciting period of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys creating processes, driving culture, and making a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all human resources activities for a growing manufacturing operation, serving as the site's primary HR resource.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbook, and standard operating processes.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations, and talent strategy.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly production and salaried positions, while coordinating with external staffing partners for workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including wage and hour laws, leave administration, and workplace policies.
• Oversee payroll administration, benefits programs, and HR systems implementation.
• Establish onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Promote a strong culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, workforce development programs, educational institutions, and local business groups.
• Manage relationships with benefits providers, staffing agencies, and other HR vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• At least 4 years of HR experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Demonstrated success working independently in a hands-on HR role with broad responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience creating HR processes, policies, and programs in a startup, greenfield, or high-growth environment preferred.
• Proven experience with talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.
• Comfortable serving as a visible ambassador for the company within the local business and manufacturing community.
• $100,000 - $120,000
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical insurance with significant employer contribution toward employee and dependent coverage
• Two weeks of vacation to start
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Direct partnership with executive leadership
• Opportunity to build and shape the HR function within a growing manufacturing organization
• Long-term career growth potential as the operation continues to expand