Human Resources Manager

Confidential Jobs; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead core HR functions in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, drive employee relations, development and engagement initiatives, and oversee HR operations.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and hands-on people management to build a high-performing organization and strengthen retention and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant experience in employee relations and HR business partnership.
• 8+ years of leadership and people management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other operational environments strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and workforce data to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to leaders and employees across the organization.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and employee engagement issues.
• Partner closely with department leaders to provide guidance on employee performance, personnel matters, and workplace concerns.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities to improve retention and employee engagement.
• Support performance management, succession planning, talent development, and employee growth initiatives.
• Coach and mentor leaders on effective people management and employee development practices.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Establish team priorities and ensure the delivery of high-quality HR support and services.
• Provide ongoing feedback, professional development, and succession planning for team members.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional internal customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Review and recommend improvements to HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Oversee and support key HR processes, including onboarding, employee development, performance management, benefits, payroll, and other HR programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment legislation, HR trends, and best practices.
• Utilize HRIS systems and other technology to manage data and support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze key HR metrics, including turnover, retention, time-to-fill, and other workforce trends.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for improving employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR programs, processes, and services.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent development

HR compliance

People management

HRIS data analysis

HRIS platforms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead key HR functions for a growing and dynamic organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR leader who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and managing day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex employee relations, leadership and employee development, talent management, HR compliance, and people leadership. Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or other fast-paced operational environments is highly preferred.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, lead a team of HR professionals, and drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership capability, retention, and organizational performance.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to leaders and employees across the organization.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and employee engagement issues.
• Partner closely with department leaders to provide guidance on employee performance, personnel matters, and workplace concerns.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities to improve retention and employee engagement.
• Support performance management, succession planning, talent development, and employee growth initiatives.
• Coach and mentor leaders on effective people management and employee development practices.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Establish team priorities and ensure the delivery of high-quality HR support and services.
• Provide ongoing feedback, professional development, and succession planning for team members.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional internal customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Review and recommend improvements to HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Oversee and support key HR processes, including onboarding, employee development, performance management, benefits, payroll, and other HR programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment legislation, HR trends, and best practices.
• Utilize HRIS systems and other technology to manage data and support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze key HR metrics, including turnover, retention, time-to-fill, and other workforce trends.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for improving employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR programs, processes, and services.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant experience in employee relations and HR business partnership.
• 8+ years of leadership and people management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, or other operational environment strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and workforce data to support business decisions.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with leaders and employees at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.