Human Resources Manager

Seabee, Ligon Hydraulics Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seabee Corporation, Hampton, IA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR services, policy development, and employee relations within a manufacturing setting. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, and workforce development in a high-performance culture.

The HR Manager will oversee recruitment, payroll, benefits, training, and compliance, while partnering with leadership to drive organizational success and improve talent acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a directly related HR role.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven recruiting ability and talent acquisition improvements.
• Track record of delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Experience partnering with senior executives across the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Proposes, publishes and administers company policies and procedures.
• Stays current on federal, state, and case law changes affecting HR.
• Provides advice and counsel on personnel issues.
• Develops and administers an effective recruitment program.
• Processes new employees and conducts orientations.
• Maintains payroll and tax records; administers wage/hour compliance.
• Administers employee benefit programs (medical, dental, life, 401k, PTO).
• Coordinates safety training to OSHA standards.
• Plans, organizes and directs other HR functions as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Recruiting

Executive collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Seabee Corporation is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Manager to join our team in Hampton, Iowa! We are looking for a dedicated HR professional who is passionate about supporting employees, building a positive workplace culture, and partnering with leadership to drive organizational success. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, developing strong employee relationships, and making a meaningful impact within a manufacturing organization.

• Location: Hampton, IA
• Work Arrangement: On-site position
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

The Human Resources Manager originates, implements, leads, and performs Human Resources services. The HR Manager creates and maintains policies, benefits, payroll, training, and Company programs that provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and recruitment/retention of a superior workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposes, publishes and administers company policies and procedures
• Stays current on recent federal, state, and case law changes and monitors labor law updates and newsletters for changes that affect HR.
• Provides advice and counsel on personnel issues.
• Develops and administers an effective recruitment program.
• Processes all new employees and conducts orientations.
• Administers classification programs; writes job descriptions.
• Analyzes, prepares and inputs accurate and timely payrolls ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Maintains employee pay files and tax records.
• Manages workers compensation cases and files at the plant level.
• Administers employee benefit programs, such as: group medical, drug, dental, life, and short-term disability insurances; 401k; and paid time-off programs.
• Assists employees with resolution of problems and questions regarding benefits.
• Initiates and maintains procedures that provide a safe work environment.
• Conducts employee safety training in compliance with OSHA requirements
• Coordinates company special events.
• Assists in Vendor set up and supply ordering
• Assists in daily office operations
• Coordinates community relations and projects
• Plans, organizes, implements, coordinates and directs other functions, and duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience in a directly related role
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
• Consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results with minimal supervision
• Experience partnering with senior business executives across an organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management, business or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in a directly related role