Human Resources Manager

SHR Talent; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SHR Talent assists a well-established, privately held organization seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the human resources function and partner with operations and executive leadership.

The role oversees employee relations, performance management, compliance, recruiting support, and HR initiatives that drive engagement and growth, with mentoring responsibilities and a focus on culture and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong background in employee relations and HR leadership.
• Experience mentoring or leading HR team members.
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for leaders and employees across the organization.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and workplace issues.
• Mentor and develop an HR team member while helping expand overall department capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with leadership on organizational development, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support recruiting efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead HR projects focused on improving processes, communication, and employee experience.
• Maintain HR metrics and provide recommendations based on trends and business needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Our client is a well-established, privately held organization with a long-standing reputation for quality, operational excellence, and a people-first culture. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced HR professional to provide leadership across the human resources function while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership.

Position Summary

The HR Manager will serve as the primary HR leader for the organization, overseeing employee relations, performance management, compliance, recruiting support, and HR initiatives that drive engagement and organizational growth. This individual will inherit a stable HR environment and work alongside an experienced HR team member who manages many of the day-to-day administrative and hourly HR responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role where they can mentor staff, influence culture, and help elevate the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for leaders and employees across the organization.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and workplace issues.
• Mentor and develop an HR team member while helping expand overall department capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with leadership on organizational development, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support recruiting efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead HR projects focused on improving processes, communication, and employee experience.
• Maintain HR metrics and provide recommendations based on trends and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong background in employee relations and HR leadership.
• Experience mentoring or leading HR team members.
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications are a plus.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on HR leader who enjoys partnering with operations.
• Strong coach and mentor with a collaborative leadership style.
• Comfortable handling complex employee relations matters.
• Process-oriented while maintaining a high level of empathy and professionalism.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity to help strengthen an established organization and its people.