Human Resources Manager

Beehive Industries; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical & dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligible for every role

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR activities for a machining center of excellence. You will partner with Operations leadership, coach leaders, and build high‑performing teams while aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.

The role drives workforce planning, employee relations, talent initiatives, and compliance across federal, state, and local laws, ensuring a strong performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of related Human Resources experience; or 8 years with a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing HR professionals and/or supervisors.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to execute workforce planning and organizational initiatives.
• Experience managing employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development programs.
• Experience supporting business planning, organizational priorities, and HR operations.
• Experience using HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources function through HR professionals and/or supervisors
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Lead workforce planning, organizational development, and headcount planning activities for assigned business areas
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, talent development, and succession planning initiatives
• Guide managers through complex employee matters, organizational changes, and performance‑related decisions
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to develop hiring strategies and support critical staffing initiatives
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends to support business planning and operational decision‑making
• Manage execution of compensation, performance review, and employee engagement programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR processes, systems, and employee experience
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Benefits, and Operations to support cross‑functional business initiatives
• Support departmental budgeting, resource planning, and execution of organizational priorities

Skills

HR leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

Talent development

HR analytics

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy compliance

Security clearance readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Workforce analytics

Reporting tools

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine's speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead Human Resources Activities for our machining center of excellence. This role serves as a trusted partner to Operations leadership, with a strong focus on coaching and developing leaders, strengthening leadership capability, and building high-performing, accountable teams.

The HR Manager is responsible for executing workforce strategies, organizational priorities, employee relations, talent initiatives, and business planning that support the company's continued growth and operational objectives. The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands‑on HR leader who can coach leaders through complex challenges, raise the bar on performance and accountability, and proactively identify organizational needs and risks.

This role partners closely with business leadership, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Payroll, and Operations to drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and a strong performance culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources function through HR professionals and/or supervisors
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Lead workforce planning, organizational development, and headcount planning activities for assigned business areas
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, talent development, and succession planning initiatives
• Guide managers through complex employee matters, organizational changes, and performance‑related decisions
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to develop hiring strategies and support critical staffing initiatives
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends to support business planning and operational decision‑making
• Manage execution of compensation, performance review, and employee engagement programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR processes, systems, and employee experience
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Benefits, and Operations to support cross‑functional business initiatives
• Support departmental budgeting, resource planning, and execution of organizational priorities

You have

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of related Human Resources experience; or 8 years with a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience
• Previous experience managing Human Resources professionals and/or supervisors
• Experience partnering with business leaders to execute workforce planning and organizational initiatives
• Experience managing employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development programs
• Experience supporting business planning, organizational priorities, and HR operations
• Experience using HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and reporting tools

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Human Resources strategy, employment law, and organizational development
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high‑performing teams
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR initiatives to operational objectives
• Excellent employee relations, conflict resolution, and change management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and drive informed decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading cross‑functional initiatives
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and process optimization
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or engineering organizations
• Experience leading HR teams within a high‑growth or rapidly scaling environment
• Professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
• Familiarity with government contracting and compliance requirements
• Experience implementing HR systems or process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long‑Term disability coverage from day one
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
• Bonus eligible for every role at Beehive Industries
• Equity in the company

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti‑discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.