Human Resources Manager

Renaissance Personnel Group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Renaissance Personnel Group is assisting a global manufacturer seeking an HR Manager for its Minnesota plant. This on-site role focuses on leading recruitment, employee relations, and policy compliance in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

You will partner with plant leadership to uphold company policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and support a culture of strong employee relations and continuous improvement. A Bachelor's in HR or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience including recruiting and employee relations leadership.
• Experience in or exposure to a manufacturing environment with shift-based operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change thoughtfully within a long-tenured workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting and employee relations efforts, ensuring compliance, fairness, and consistency across the plant.
• Manage a team of two direct reports: HR Generalist and HR Administrator/Receptionist.
• Serve as a trusted resource on workplace issues, policy questions, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and implement HR policies and maintain the co-worker handbook.
• Support training initiatives including onboarding and harassment prevention.
• Conduct plant tours and HR recordkeeping and general compliance.

Skills

Recruiting and ER leadership

Manufacturing environment

Communication

Team leadership

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting tools

Job description

HR Manager, ManufacturingMinnesota | Full Time | $100,000 to $110,000 + Annual Bonus

Join global manufacturer of advanced technology products across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. The Minnesota facility is one of the company's flagship plants and a major employer, with 500 to 600 employees and growing across four shifts, including weekends. This is a state-of-the-art, clean, fully air-conditioned facility, including clean-room environments, producing a range of advanced products. The plant regularly hosts major customers for tours and is known for a strong, long-tenured employee culture. We are seeking an HR Manager to lead employee relations and recruiting for the plant, ensuring compliance with company policy and federal and state employment regulations, while helping preserve the culture that has made this a long-term employer of choice in the community.

What You Will Do:

• Lead recruiting and employee relations efforts, ensuring compliance, fairness, and consistency across the plant
• Manage a team of two direct reports, an HR Generalist and an HR Administrator/Receptionist
• Serve as a trusted resource to plant leadership and employees on workplace issues, conflict resolution, and policy questions
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, and maintain the co-worker handbook
• Support training initiatives, including onboarding, handbook review, and harassment prevention
• Conduct plant tours and audits, including attendance, HR recordkeeping, and general compliance
• Partner with in-house counsel on employment matters, including unemployment claims and legal proceedings
• Present HR updates at co-worker and leadership meetings
• Lead full-cycle recruiting, from interviewing through offer and onboarding
• Guide performance management, up to and including disciplinary action and terminations

What We Are Looking For:

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including recruiting and employee relations leadership
• Experience in or exposure to a manufacturing environment, ideally including shift-based operations
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead change thoughtfully within an established, long-tenured workforce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

The Details:

• Location: On-site in Rochester, MN. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates relocating to the area
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Shift 1
• Reporting structure: Reports to the Regional Director, with close day-to-day partnership with the local General Manager
• Compensation: $100,000 to $110,000 base, plus a 10% annual bonus target
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance