Human Resources Manager

TAL Consulting; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TAL Consulting seeks an experienced HR Manager in Michigan to partner with the leadership team and direct all HR activities at the site.

The role covers employee relations, engagement, performance management, benefits, compliance, policy interpretation, and HR program implementation, with a strong focus on manufacturing operations and safety.

The HR Manager will coach and mentor leaders, coordinate staffing, and ensure fair investigations and alignment with corporate HR standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or HR.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in HR, with 4+ years in management.
• Experience with talent acquisition, HRIS, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Apply and follow all federal and state laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, NLRB) to protect the company.
• Develop HR strategies in employee development, relations, policy development, training, compensation, and benefits.
• Partner with leadership to coach and mentor managers and staff.
• Drive operational excellence on the manufacturing floor with Plant Manager and line managers.
• Oversee recruiting, headcount, and staffing planning; coordinate with Corporate Talent Acquisition.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and ensure fairness and compliance.
• Assist with implementation of HR policies and programs at the plant level.
• Coordinate safety training and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Policy interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or Human Resources

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification

Job description

Our client located in Michigan, has an immediate opening for an HR Manager. The HR Manager will partner with the leadership team and lead and direct all aspects of the site’s HR activities, including employee relations, team engagement, performance management, benefits, compensation, labor/regulatory compliance, policy interpretation, and implementation of HR programs.

The HR Manager will coach, mentor, guide, and partner while providing comprehensive employee and management services. This position reports directly (functionally) to the Director of Human Resources - Operations and operationally into the Plant Manager. The HR Business Generalists at the site will report directly into this role.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Apply and follow all Federal, State laws, such as EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, NLRB, etc., and other legal requirements to protect the company against litigation.
• Develop strategic and tactical approaches to HR in areas including employee development, employee relations, policy and procedure development, training, compensation and benefits and performance evaluation within the manufacturing plant.
• Develop strong working relationships with key business partners to provide coaching, guidance, and consultation on full-cycle employment matters. Identify training opportunities to enhance leadership capability across the facility.
• Operationally focused and manufacturing savvy, by spending considerable time on the manufacturing floor, the HR Manager will heavily partner with the Plant Manager and all line managers in driving operational excellence.
• Communicate, coordinate, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and programs such as performance management, reviews, learning & development, talent assessment, and benefits to site employees.
• Oversee site talent acquisition and recruiting activities, monitor site headcount levels & staffing plan and partner with the Corporate Talent Acquisition team to determine effective recruitment strategies to help with long term workforce planning and resource management, prioritize staffing needs, and ensure positive candidate experience.
• Lead and manage all employee relations issues, disciplinary matters, investigations, ensuring fairness, and compliance.
• Assist corporate office in the implementation and initiation of any new or changing human resources policy, procedure, or programs at the plant level.
• Coordinate compliance and safety training. Ensure facility is up to date with all compliance & safety requirements, bulletins, and reporting responsibilities.
• Investigate any work-related accidents, prepare injury reports, and elevate notifications, as necessary. Actively engage on the plant floor building awareness to issues, building culture and solving problems.
• Degree in Business, Management, or Human Resources
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience supporting the full spectrum of HR disciplines, preferably in a high-speed manufacturing environment with 4 or more years in management role.
• Experience partnering with Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Compliance & other HR Centers of Excellence professionals.
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and their implications in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Operations, and other functions.