Human Resources Manager

Leoforce; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce in Southwest Michigan is seeking a talented Human Resources Manager to own and manage all HR activities, including benefits, employee engagement, and compliance. You will lead HR operations with minimal supervision and drive growth through practical, hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years HR experience (or 4+ years in equivalent roles), a Bachelor's in HR or related field, and possibly PHR/SHRM certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field or 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• Manufacturing or medical device experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial, production, exempt, and professional roles.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of HR Coordinator staff.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding to introduce culture.
• Manage employee benefit programs and engagement initiatives.
• Oversee payroll and timekeeping administration (ADP).
• Ensure compliance with health care reform and employment laws.
• Counsel leaders on employee relations issues and compliance.
• Maintain Employee Handbook and HR policies; update as needed.
• Support Safety Program collaboration with Operations.
• Promote company culture and plan team-building activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR or SHRM certification

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Experience

Manager

Salary

$90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

We are looking for a talented Human Resources Manager to join our growing team in Southwest Michigan. This is a motivated self-starter who applies business knowledge and HR expertise to own and manage all human resource activities, including benefit programs and employee engagement, while positioning the company for continued growth. A successful Human Resources Manager works with minimal supervision, brings a "can do" attitude and creative problem-solving skills, and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done well. You have excellent interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, and the organization to juggle multiple priorities without losing momentum.

Job Duties

• Lead recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial, production, exempt, and professional roles, ensuring new hires meet the qualifications for the position


• Provide leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of HR Coordinator staff, including setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, coaching and development, and monitoring performance


• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding, introducing new employees to the company culture


• Manage employee benefit programs, benefits administration, and employee engagement programs


• Manage all STD, LTD, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Unemployment claims


• Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development


• Monitor and manage compliance with Health Care Reform requirements and federal, state, and local employment laws


• Support the Safety Program in collaboration with Operations


• Counsel and guide leaders and managers on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and compliance


• Serve as the point of contact for team members on employment-related questions, policies, procedures, and programs


• Maintain and administer the Employee Handbook and HR policies; review regularly and recommend updates so policies stay current with the law and are consistently communicated and applied


• Oversee payroll and timekeeping administration (ADP), ensuring employee information, time records, and payroll changes are accurate and timely; support HR staff handling payroll and onboarding, and serve as payroll backup as needed


• Oversee the integrity of personnel, timekeeping, and HR records, keeping them accurate, complete, and confidential


• Ensure personnel files, qualifications, and required employment documentation are current, including record retention requirements


• Communicate confidently across a variety of channels, with strong networking and relationship-building skills


• Promote company culture and open communication between the company and its employees


• Support team-building activities


• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience


• 3+ years of Human Resources experience


• PHR or SHRM certification preferred


• Manufacturing or medical device experience a plus


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working directly with employees


• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Schedule

Monday through Friday, primarily on-site, with occasional extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to minimize interruption to production. The work environment includes an office setting, manufacturing work cells, and cleanroom environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with dental and vision options


• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability


• Retirement savings plan with company match


• Paid time off and holidays, plus a volunteer day each quarter


• Professional development opportunities

A bit about us

We are a privately owned medical device contract manufacturer in Southwest Michigan. We partner with medical device companies on assembly, kitting, packaging, and sterilization management in a cleanroom environment, and we operate under FDA and ISO quality standards. Our team has more than doubled in recent years, and we are adding buildings and manufacturing space to keep up with demand. Even with that growth, we have stayed a place where leaders know everyone by name, people stay for years, and having fun is one of our core values.

Why join us

• Real ownership: you run HR day to day with direct access to the owner and leadership team


• Path to HR Director as the company grows


• Stable, inclusive leadership: most of the leadership team has been here 8+ years


• A culture where "we have fun here" is an actual company value


• Dedicated HR Coordinator support, so you can focus on higher-level work


• Remote flexibility when the work allows


• Quarterly discretionary bonuses and a full benefits package


• Meaningful work: our products support life-saving cardiac procedures