Human Resources Manager

Find Great People | FGP; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Medical insurance with significant/em>

Two weeks of vacation to start

Twelve paid holidays annually

Direct partnership with executive领导

Job summary

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

This standalone role offers the chance to build HR infrastructure from the ground up and partner directly with executive leadership. The ideal candidate will create processes, drive culture, and scale a workforce during a period of growth, with responsibility for recruiting, onboarding, compliance, payroll, benefits, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience with leadership.
• 2+ years HR in manufacturing/production environment.
• Hands-on, independent handling of broad HR duties.
• Strong knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, EEOC regulations.
• Startup/high-growth HR experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR preferred or willing to pursue certification.
• Spanish language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities for the site as primary HR resource.
• Develop policies, employee handbook, and operating processes.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including external staffing coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws and leave policies.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and HR systems implementation.
• Establish onboarding, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Build relationships with community and educational partners.
• Manage relationships with HR vendors and providers.

Skills

HR policy development

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Payroll & benefits

SHRM certification

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

A growing international manufacturer is expanding operations in the Columbia, TN area and is seeking a Human Resources Manager 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 5 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• At least 2 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.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Comfortable serving as a visible ambassador for the company within the local business and manufacturing community.
• $80,000 - $100,000
• 401(k) with company contribution
• 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