Human Resources Manager

Valley Steel Stamp Inc; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Health Savings Account

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Valley Steel Stamp in Greenfield, MA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions at our manufacturing facility. You will support hourly and salaried employees while advising management on employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and capable of balancing day-to-day employee needs with broader business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• At least five years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or hourly workforce.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, recruiting, leaves of absence, and workers' compensation.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for employees and managers.
• Oversee payroll administration and timekeeping accuracy.
• Administer benefits programs and leave management.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Advise on policy interpretation and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal and MA employment laws.
• Maintain HRIS records and personnel files.
• Develop and implement workplace policies and training.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Recruiting

Policy interpretation

Workplace investigations

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATION: Greenfield, MAEMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, ExemptSALARY: $85,000-$100,000REPORTS TO: General ManagerPosition SummaryValley Steel Stamp is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead all human resources functions at our manufacturing facility in Greenfield, Massachusetts. As the primary HR representative for the site and a member of the leadership team, this position supports both hourly and salaried employees while advising management on employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and comfortable balancing day-to-day employee needs with broader business objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Essential Responsibilities• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers.• Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective actions, and performance concerns.• Advise supervisors and leadership on policy interpretation, documentation, and consistent employment practices.• Oversee weekly payroll administration and ensure employee records, deductions, and timekeeping information are accurate.• Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, HSA, leave programs, and workers' compensation.• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, offers, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding.• Partner with leadership on staffing plans, retention initiatives, compensation, organizational changes, and succession planning.• Manage performance-review processes, compensation changes, and employee development initiatives.• Maintain personnel files and HRIS records while protecting confidential information.• Ensure compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment laws and company policies.• Administer FMLA, Massachusetts PFML, disability, accommodations, and other employee leave programs.• Develop, update, communicate, and consistently administer workplace policies and procedures.• Coordinate required supervisory, compliance, harassment-prevention, and safety-related training.• Support workplace safety initiatives, incident documentation, OSHA recordkeeping, and workers' compensation case management.• Monitor HR metrics, headcount, turnover, attendance, overtime, and other workforce trends.• Support employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention efforts.• Complete additional HR and administrative responsibilities as business needs require.Work EnvironmentThis position is primarily onsite in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with employees across multiple departments and shifts. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support employees outside normal business hours.Compensation and BenefitsValley Steel Stamp offers a competitive annual salary of $85,000-$100,000, based on experience and qualifications. The position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:• Medical and dental insurance• Health Savings Account with employer contribution• 401(k) plan with company match• Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays• Company-paid and voluntary insurance benefits• Employee assistance and wellness resourcesEqual Opportunity EmployerValley Steel Stamp is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.Required• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.• At least five years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in manufacturing or another hourly workforce environment.• Working knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws.• Experience with employee relations, payroll, benefits, recruiting, leaves of absence, and workers' compensation.• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, Microsoft Office, and related business systems.• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred but not required.