Human Resources Manager

Kimball Electronics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K with company match

Job summary

Kimball Solutions, stationed in Indianapolis, seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, workforce planning, and compensation programs across the plant. You will align people strategies with business goals while fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device contract manufacturing environment.

You will report to the General Manager and guide HR initiatives from day one, partnering with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on business and workforce strategies.
• Experience with talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies that support business growth.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet future staffing and capability needs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on people-related decisions.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Foster a positive, high-performance work environment aligned with company guiding principles.
• Coach leaders in performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and engagement.
• Lead investigations and resolution of employee relations matters.
• Champion employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development: Develop recruiting strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Build partnerships with schools, workforce development organizations, and community resources.
• Oversee onboarding programs that support successful employee integration and retention.
• Lead leadership development and career growth initiatives.
• Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations: Manage compensation planning, salary administration, and market benchmarking activities.
• Support benefits administration and employee communication efforts.
• Utilize HR analytics and workforce data to drive informed business decisions.
• Ensure effective utilization of HR systems and processes.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Promote workplace safety and foster a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop site HR staff.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within HR processes and services.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Organizational development

Compensation planning

HR analytics

Workday

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly. *Note: There is no Visa sponsorship being offered for this position. Kimball Solutions does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Solutions is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About This onsite, leadership position will report to the General Manager. This is a strategic HR leadership position supporting our regulated contract medical device manufacturing site in Indianapolis. You will serve as a key member of the plant leadership team aligning people strategies with business objectives while fostering a culture focused on engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Your benefits start day 1 as we offer excellent health coverage, 401K with company match and other ancillary coverages to fit your needs.

Position Overview

The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, driving talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, compensation programs, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives across the Indianapolis facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies that support business growth.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet future staffing and capability needs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on people-related decisions.
• Employee Relations & Culture Foster a positive, high-performance work environment aligned with Kimball Solutions Guiding Principles.
• Coach leaders in performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and engagement.
• Lead investigations and resolution of employee relations matters.
• Champion employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development Develop recruiting strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Build partnerships with schools, workforce development organizations, and community resources.
• Oversee onboarding programs that support successful employee integration and retention.
• Lead leadership development and career growth initiatives.
• Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations Manage compensation planning, salary administration, and market benchmarking activities.
• Support benefits administration and employee communication efforts.
• Utilize HR analytics and workforce data to drive informed business decisions.
• Ensure effective utilization of HR systems and processes.
• Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Promote workplace safety and foster a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop site HR staff.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within HR processes and services.

Basic Background Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders on business and workforce strategies.
• Experience with talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience using HRIS systems (Workday), workforce analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months) Learn about Kimball Vision and Guiding Principles. Build strong partnerships with leaders and community organizations. Learn KEIND Quality System and SOP requirements.

Midterm: (3 to 6 months) Strengthen leadership development and succession planning programs. Improve workforce planning and recruiting effectiveness. Utilize data-driven decision-making to support organizational growth.

Long Term: 6-12 months + Implement changes or enhancements. Expand teamwork; maximize Kimball as the employer of choice. Execute on the training and development opportunities for the site.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every single qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

WHO WE ARE

Kimball Solutions was founded in 1961. We have established ourselves as a global leader in delivering durable electronics and offering contract manufacturing services for a wide range of industries. Our operations are supported by a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) model, which provides our customers with convenient access to our global footprint and services throughout the entire product life cycle. We are recognized for our commitment to quality, international standard certifications, financial stability, social responsibility, and long-term relationships, especially in industries that demand rigorous engineering controls and long product life cycles.

WHAT WE DO

We offer our services globally on a contract basis, manufacturing products to our customers’ specifications. Our comprehensive service offerings include: Production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) High-level and final assembly of medical, automotive, and industrial products Design services and support Supply chain services and support Rapid prototyping and new product introduction support Product design and process validation and qualification Industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes Reliability testing (extreme environmental conditions) Aftermarket services Production and assembly of medical devices, medical disposables, and other non-electronic products Drug delivery devices and solutions with and without electronics Class 7 and 8 clean room assembly, cold chain, and product sterilization management Design engineering and production of precision molded plastics Complete product life cycle management

Our Package of Value

Our package of value begins with our core competency of producing durable electronics by providing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), complemented by contract manufacturing services by our Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) for medical disposables, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics. We combine our design and manufacturing expertise with highly integrated processes and procedures to deliver the highest levels of quality and reliability throughout the entire life cycle of our customers’ products. Our award-winning service, global operations platform, and dedication to standardization and teamwork ensure that we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations.