Human Resources Manager

Sperry & Rice LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperry & Rice LLC is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR functions at our Kentucky manufacturing facility. You will ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies while fostering a productive work environment.

You will handle recruitment, employee relations, training, benefits administration, payroll processing, and OSHA/EEO compliance to support operations and safety. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3+ year(s) experience in HR, Personnel, Payroll or other employee-related functions.
• Strong at problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Ability to communicate ideas well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and push several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and to improve existing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing environment helpful.
• Strong attention to detail with good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in Paychex helpful.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution.
• Lead recruiting efforts including posting, contacting and screening applicants.
• Coordinate recruiting and retention strategies.
• Review compensation data relating to market competitiveness.
• Onboarding efforts for new hires.
• Manage relationship with temporary employment agencies for providing needed production workers.
• Ensure all employee files are in compliance as well as information kept in Paychex.
• Review and maintain employee handbooks for the company.
• Work with all managers and employees to administer all company policies and practices.
• Complete all required OSHA logs and reports; all COBRA requirements with employees and insurance provider; and all required EEO reporting.
• Process hourly payroll weekly and salary biweekly (Paychex).
• Manually enter job transfer information and/or payroll changes.
• Collect time adjustment forms payroll processing
• Keep record of all absenteeism, vacation time, leave of absence, etc. by employee
• Monitor new employee probationary periods

Skills

HR management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paychex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager | Date: April 2025 | Department: Admin | Reports to: COO

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions at the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws while fostering a productive and positive work environment. This role involves recruitment, employee relations, training, benefits administration, payroll processing and compliance with safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
• Conduct investigations and recommend solutions for workplace issues
• Conduct counseling and/or progressive discipline write‑ups
• Promote a positive work culture through employee engagement
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures to employees as needed
• Develop and initiate trainings for leadership to further develop their interaction with employees

Recruitment & Staffing

• Lead recruiting efforts including posting, contacting and screening applicants
• Interview external and internal candidates for upper level positions within the facility
• Coordinate recruiting and retention strategies
• Review compensation data relating to market competitiveness
• Onboarding efforts for new hires
• Manage relationship with temporary employment agencies for providing needed production workers

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Ensure all employee files are in compliance as well as information kept in Paychex
• Review and maintain employee handbooks for the company
• Work with all managers and employees to administer all company policies and practices
• Complete all required OSHA logs and reports; all COBRA requirements with employees and insurance provider; and all required EEO reporting

Payroll

• Process hourly payroll weekly and salary biweekly (Paychex)
• Manually enter job transfer information and/or payroll changes
• Collect time adjustment forms payroll processing
• Keep record of all absenteeism, vacation time, leave of absence, etc. by employee
• Monitor new employee probationary periods

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study or relevant experience
• Minimum of 3+ year(s) experience in HR, Personnel, Payroll or other employee-related functions
• Strong at problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Ability to communicate ideas well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and push several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to learn and to improve existing processes
• Experience in manufacturing environment helpful
• Strong attention to detail with good planning and organizational skills
• Experience in Paychex helpful
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).