Human Resources Manager

STAHLS'; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing. The Human Resources Manager will lead HR activities within a manufacturing and production environment, partnering with operations leadership to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies while driving workforce planning and engagement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who spends substantial time on the production floor, builds strong

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years supporting a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Experience managing employee relations in a union-free manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and leave administration.
• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.
• Excellent conflict resolution, coaching, communication, organizational, analytical, and Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for production employees and leaders.
• Build strong relationships with supervisors and employees through regular floor presence.
• Investigate employee complaints, workplace concerns, and policy violations.
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support a positive employee culture that promotes accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions and forecast staffing needs.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding activities, and recruiting strategies to reduce vacancies and turnover.
• Manage temporary staffing agency relationships as needed.
• Guide managers through performance evaluations, development planning, performance improvement plans, and employee development.
• Identify succession planning opportunities for key operational positions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and administer company policies consistently across the facility.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documentation; support wage and hour compliance, including FLSA classification and attendance practices.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, Payroll, and plant leadership on workplace investigations, compliance, payroll issues, employee engagement, and operational goals.
• Coordinate FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, military leave, and other protected leaves, including return-to-work and interactive process activities.
• Develop programs that improve employee morale, communication, retention, recognition, and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, provide HR metrics and workforce analytics, and recommend retention initiatives.
• Support organizational changes, change management initiatives, operational excellence, and leadership development for front-line supervisors.
• "Partners with plant leadership to achieve operational goals and support organizational changes."
• Provides HR leadership, guidance, and coaching to supervisors, department managers, and employees.
• Leads HR initiatives supporting operational excellence, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Mentors HR staff, if applicable, and promotes a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

Policy compliance

Payroll coordination

HRIS systems

Tools

HRIS (UKG)

Job description

We value work/life balance. As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.

Why join GroupeSTAHL?

We value work/life balance. As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously. We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles. Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts. Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!

We don't believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers. With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth. Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!

We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it). Whether we're eating hot dogs to celebrate Coney Day, or playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans. We're a family-owned company who has family-friendly fun year 'round! We're all about having fun and making a difference.

Need more reasons to join GroupeSTAHL? Read more about other benefits and perks HERE!

What We Do

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing.

What You'll Be Doing

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resources activities within a manufacturing and production environment. This position serves as a strategic business partner to operations leadership while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. The HR Manager oversees employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation administration, workforce planning, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives that support operational excellence and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who is comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, building relationships with employees and supervisors, resolving workplace issues, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for production employees and leaders.
• Build strong relationships with supervisors and employees through regular floor presence.
• Investigate employee complaints, workplace concerns, and policy violations.
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support a positive employee culture that promotes accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions and partner with operations leaders to forecast staffing needs.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding activities, and recruiting strategies to reduce vacancies and turnover.
• Manage temporary staffing agency relationships as needed.
• Guide managers through performance evaluations, development planning, performance improvement plans, and employee development.
• Identify succession planning opportunities for key operational positions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and administer company policies consistently across the facility.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documentation; support wage and hour compliance, including FLSA classification and attendance practices.
• Partner with Safety, Operations, Payroll, and plant leadership on workplace investigations, compliance, payroll issues, employee engagement, and operational goals.
• Coordinate FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, military leave, and other protected leaves, including return-to-work and interactive process activities.
• Develop programs that improve employee morale, communication, retention, recognition, and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, provide HR metrics and workforce analytics, and recommend retention initiatives.
• Support organizational changes, change management initiatives, operational excellence, and leadership development for front-line supervisors.
  • Partners with plant leadership to achieve operational goals and support organizational changes.
  • Provides HR leadership, guidance, and coaching to supervisors, department managers, and employees.
  • Leads HR initiatives supporting operational excellence, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce planning.
  • Mentors HR staff, if applicable, and promotes a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years supporting a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Experience managing employee relations in a union-free manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and leave administration.
• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.
• Excellent conflict resolution, coaching, communication, organizational, analytical, and Microsoft Office skills