Human Resources Manager

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and build the HR function for a fast-growing manufacturing organisation. This onsite role in Buford, GA covers recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits and compliance across the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience, be hands-on, and capable of scaling HR processes while partnering with leadership to drive engagement and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading HR functions including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance across multi-state operations.
• Experience administering payroll and employee benefits.
• Proven ability to build scalable HR processes in growing companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for production, sales and corporate roles.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance, culture and engagement.
• Coordinate compensation planning, benefits enrollment and payroll processes.
• Oversee HR operations, records, policies and HRIS.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.

Skills

HR Management

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Compliance

Payroll & Benefits

HRIS

Education

PHR

SPHR

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Salary

$100,000–$130,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits package

Fully onsite in Buford, GA Monday-Friday

Job Summary

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and build the HR function for a fast-growing manufacturing organisation. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting employees across production, sales and corporate teams while overseeing the entire employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable recruiting top talent, coaching managers, ensuring compliance, administering benefits and improving HR systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, driving employee engagement and helping a growing company scale successfully.

Job Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead full‑cycle recruiting for production, sales and corporate positions. Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and attract top talent. Manage job postings, interviews, offers, background checks and onboarding. Oversee I‑9s, E‑Verify, new hire orientation and onboarding programmes.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Serve as the primary HR resource for employee questions and concerns. Coach managers on employee relations, performance issues and conflict resolution. Foster a positive, accountable and engaging workplace culture. Support employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Performance Management: Coordinate performance review processes and goal setting. Assist leaders with employee development and succession planning. Manage performance improvement plans and disciplinary documentation.
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll: Support compensation planning and market benchmarking. Administer employee benefits, PTO, 401(k) and open enrollment. Coordinate payroll processing and timekeeping with Finance.
• Compliance & HR Operations: Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws. Maintain employee records, HR policies and the employee handbook. Oversee workers’ compensation, OSHA coordination and leave administration. Manage HRIS, reporting, offboarding and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 2+ years in an HR Generalist, HR Lead, HR Business Partner or HR Manager role.
• Manufacturing, production or other hourly workforce experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience recruiting both hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance and best practices.
• Experience administering HRIS, payroll and employee benefits.
• Excellent communication, coaching and employee relations skills.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable building HR processes in a growing company.
• Preferred certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP.
• Multi‑state HR experience is a plus.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing company focused on quality, innovation and building a strong employee‑first culture. As the organisation continues to expand, they’re looking for an HR leader who can help build scalable people processes, support employees at every level and partner with leadership to drive long‑term success.