Human Resources Manager

Confidential Careers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Columbus, OH seeks an on-site HR leader to work closely with site leadership on employee-related matters and workforce planning. You will balance day-to-day HR support with broader organizational priorities in a manufacturing/operations environment.

The role focuses on performance conversations, investigations, compliance, and recruiting across all levels, ensuring fair processes and engagement within a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience supporting HR functions in an operational or on-site setting.
• Subject matter expertise working with leadership on workforce topics
• Experience with employment practices, investigations, and compliance
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond outside business hours
• Experience leading recruitment for roles at multiple levels
• Familiarity with HR systems and workplace technology tools
• Flexibility to support on-site environment with varying needs
• Experience supporting diverse or multilingual workforce
• Professional HR certification or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing or transportation industry operation experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a consistent point of contact for site leadership on employee-related matters.
• Support staffing and workforce planning across large employee populations.
• Assist with workplace concerns and ensure fair application of practices.
• Provide input on performance expectations, coaching, and development conversations.
• Monitor adherence to employment standards and external requirements.
• Use data and observations to identify workforce trends.
• Contribute to efforts improving engagement, retention, and work environment.
• Reinforce workplace conduct and safety standards.
• Lead employee relations investigations.
• Perform full cycle recruitment for all levels within the organization.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Compliance

Multilingual support

Communication

Relationship management

Education

High School Diploma

Professional HR certification

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Office productivity tools

Job description

This role will work closely with leadership to provide practical guidance on workforce-related matters and help maintain a stable, productive work environment. This is a on-site role within Columbus, Ohio. This opportunity is best suited for someone who is comfortable balancing day-to-day employee support with broader organizational priorities, and who thrives in an on-site environment where operations and people strategy intersect.

Duties

• Acting as a consistent point of contact for site leadership on employee-related matters
• Supporting staffing and workforce planning efforts across a mix of large employee populations
• Assisting with workplace concerns and helping ensure fair, consistent application of company practices
• Providing input and structure around performance expectations, coaching, and development conversations
• Monitoring adherence to internal standards and external requirements related to employment practices
• Using available data and observations to identify trends impacting the workforce
• Contributing to efforts that improve employee engagement, retention, and overall work environment
• Reinforcing expectations related to workplace conduct, safety, and operational standards
• Leading employee relations investigations
• Performing full cycle recruitment efforts for all levels of roles within an organization

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 6 or more years experience supporting HR functions in an operational or on site-based setting
• Subject matter expertise working directly with leadership on workforce and employee-related topics
• Working knowledge of employment practices, employee relations investigations, and general compliance expectations
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to issues as they arise outside of normal business hours
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Experience with leading recruitment efforts for all levels of roles within an operational setting
• Familiarity with HR systems and standard workplace technology tools
• Flexibility with schedule to support an on-site environment with varying business needs
• Experience supporting diverse or multilingual workforce
• Professional HR certification or equivalent experiences
• Manufacturing or transportation industry operational setting experience