Human Resources Manager

Wabash; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Griffin, Georgia is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with site leadership on HR-related issues including recruitment, performance management, and employee development. The role requires strong HR law knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of six years of HR experience, including leadership.

This position is crucial for driving HR initiatives and implementing policies that enhance organizational effectiveness. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and demonstrate a capability for innovative problem-solving and strategic development.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of general HR experience.
• 3+ years as a site-wide functional HR leader.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary business partner to site leadership.
• Ensures compliance with HR laws and policies.
• Leads local HR team and implements HR initiatives.

Skills

HR laws compliance

Stakeholder engagement

KPI tracking

Organizational change management

Lean Enterprise principles

HR policy implementation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management tools

Job description

About the Role:

The Human Resources Manager acts as the primary business partner to the site leadership team while providing support and expertise on all human resources and employment‑related issues including recruitment, investigation, disciplinary action, employee development, communications, performance management, succession planning, and policies and procedures. The HR function is viewed as a full business partner tied to business initiatives and directives within the organization.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of HR laws and compliance requirements
• Develops strong relationships and partners with managers, business leaders and HR
• Tracks and reports KPIs designed to measure and predict HR outcomes
• Serves as a strategic business partner to the site leadership team to translate business goals and objectives into well‑aligned HR initiatives
• Leads and/or manages courageously during organizational change; takes appropriate risks, energizes, and encourages others to do so to achieve company goals and priorities
• Utilizes Lean Enterprise principles within HR by evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and value add of various HR tools and programs
• Provides direction and counsel to manufacturing site leaders regarding policies & procedures, day‑to‑day issues, professional development, employee morale, discipline, and performance management
• Engages and influences leaders in strategic discussions, challenges current thinking, influences outcomes, and leads change in behaviors
• Proactively supports communication and implementation of key business initiatives
• Actively participates and partners with organizations and events within the community to exercise and promote good corporate citizenship
• Leads the local Human Resources team
• Implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: Business, Human Resources, or other related field)
• A clear and contemporary understanding of all HR functions: recruitment, compensation and benefits, leadership and management development, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience utilizing database management tools
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Demonstrated learning agility – ability to proactively identify and implement innovative recruitment/process solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clear understanding of the recruitment life‑cycle processes
• Proficient in strategy development, policy, plan and/or program design and implementation that attracts, retains, and motivates employees; manages risk and maximizes business profitability
• Analytical skills
• At least 6 years of general HR experience and 3+ years as a site‑wide functional HR leader
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience of a large staff, including associate coaching, mentoring, and developing
• Manufacturing experience
• Proven track record of successfully implementing large‑scale/systems change efforts across an organization

Leadership Attributes:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen – actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn – strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic – demonstrate honesty, energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together – collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross‑group communication to succeed as one team and one Wabash

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.