Human Resources Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a manufacturing company. The role is hands-on, balancing strategic initiatives with daily HR operations in a production setting.

You'll partner with senior leadership and Operations to support workforce planning, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and engagement, while ensuring OSHA compliance and HRIS administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience with leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, and compliance.
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Capable of balancing strategic and hands-on operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations while balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
• Partner with senior leadership to align HR with business objectives and manufacturing needs.
• Develop and coach HR team members.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Support recruiting and onboarding for manufacturing staffing.
• Develop HR policies and programs on benefits, compensation, engagement, training, and talent management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Oversee HRIS administration and reporting.
• Partner with safety on OSHA compliance, training, and incident prevention.
• Analyze workforce trends, turnover, attendance, and HR metrics for improvement.
• Maintain a visible presence within the facility and build relationships with staff and leadership.
• Lead HR projects supporting growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Problem solving

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS (Paycom)

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSP has partnered exclusively with a manufacturing company in its search for a Human Resources Manager. This individual will be a hands‑on HR leader responsible for overseeing both the strategic and day‑to‑day HR functions within a manufacturing environment. The HR Manager will partner closely with senior leadership and Operations to support workforce planning, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to business strategy while remaining actively involved in daily HR operations and employee engagement.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, fully onsite

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead day‑to‑day HR operations while balancing strategic initiatives with hands‑on execution.
• Partner with senior leadership and Operations to align HR strategies with business objectives and manufacturing workforce needs.
• Manage and develop HR team members through coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Support recruiting and onboarding, with a focus on manufacturing and production staffing needs.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and initiatives related to benefits, compensation, employee engagement, training, and talent management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee HRIS administration, employee documentation, reporting, and other operational HR responsibilities.
• Partner with safety personnel and manufacturing leadership on OSHA compliance, workplace safety, training, and incident prevention.
• Analyze workforce trends, turnover, attendance, and HR metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the manufacturing facility and build strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, including leadership or management experience.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, recruiting, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic HR leadership with hands‑on responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting hourly employees, production staffing, multiple shifts, and workforce planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office. Paycom experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in and maintaining a visible presence throughout a manufacturing facility.