Human Resources Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage with d&

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Paid time off and holidays, plus avol

Volunteer day each quarter

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Human Resources Manager to own HR activities, drive benefits programs, and lead employee engagement in a fast-growing medical device contract manufacturer. You will manage HR operations, payroll (ADP), onboarding, compliance, and relations while partnering with leadership to scale the organization.

The role offers on-site work in Southwest Michigan, a competitive salary, and a robust benefits package.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

4+ years of equivalent work experience

Tools

ADP

Job description

Human Resources Manager

$90000 - $120000 per year | Kalamazoo, MI | On-site | Permanent

Growing Organization + Long-Tenured Leadership + Fantastic Benefits + Quarterly Bonus Incentive + Work/Life Balance + Best Culture in SW MI

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.