Human Resources Manager

Ies Co; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Contribution Match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Medical Coverage

Job summary

IES Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Mount Joy, PA to lead HR functions for a growing metal fabrication manufacturing facility. You will partner with plant leadership to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce on the manufacturing floor.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on HR leadership in manufacturing, success in reducing turnover, and a proven ability to develop strong workplace cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting high-volume hourly manufacturing employees.
• Strong employee relations, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience leading retention and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop staffing strategies to support production schedules, growth initiatives, and workforce needs.
• Build relationships with local technical schools, trade programs, workforce development organizations, and staffing partners.
• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure new employees successfully integrate into the organization.
• Monitor workforce metrics and proactively address hiring challenges.
• Partner with leaders to improve employee engagement, recognition, communication, and career development programs.
• Create programs that promote employee growth, advancement opportunities, and long-term career paths.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen employee morale and foster a high-performance work environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters.
• Conduct investigations and resolve workplace concerns in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Promote strong communication and trust between leadership and employees.
• Support managers in performance management processes, employee development planning, and succession planning.
• Facilitate leadership training focused on employee engagement, communication, coaching, and accountability.
• Assist leadership teams in developing future leaders across operations and support functions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Partner with payroll and benefits administration to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.
• Partner with EHS and operations leaders to promote a strong safety culture.
• Support initiatives that drive employee accountability, engagement, and participation in workplace safety programs.
• Assist leadership teams in maintaining a productive and compliant work environment.

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Mount Joy, PA

Position Summary -Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions for a growing metal fabrication manufacturing facility. This role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership while maintaining a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. The HR Manager will drive initiatives focused on staffing, employee retention, workforce development, engagement, culture, and employee relations to support operational excellence and business growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader with manufacturing experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of attracting talent, reducing turnover, building strong workplace cultures, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead all recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop and execute staffing strategies to support production schedules, growth initiatives, and workforce needs.
• Build relationships with local technical schools, trade programs, workforce development organizations, and staffing partners.
• Oversee onboarding programs to ensure new employees successfully integrate into the organization.
• Monitor workforce metrics and proactively address hiring challenges.

Employee Retention & Engagement

• Develop and implement retention strategies aimed at reducing turnover and increasing employee satisfaction.
• Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and employee feedback initiatives to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with leaders to improve employee engagement, recognition, communication, and career development programs.
• Create programs that promote employee growth, advancement opportunities, and long-term career paths.

Culture & Employee Relations

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and accountability-driven workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen employee morale and foster a high-performance work environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters.
• Conduct investigations and resolve workplace concerns in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Promote strong communication and trust between leadership and employees.

Performance Management & Leadership Development

• Support managers in performance management processes, employee development planning, and succession planning.
• Facilitate leadership training focused on employee engagement, communication, coaching, and accountability.
• Assist in developing future leaders across operations and support functions.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Partner with payroll and benefits administration to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Support audits and reporting requirements.

Safety & Manufacturing Partnership

• Partner with EHS and operations leaders to promote a strong safety culture.
• Support initiatives that drive employee accountability, engagement, and participation in workplace safety programs.
• Assist leadership teams in maintaining a productive and compliant work environment.

Job Locations

US-PA-Mount Joy

Company Overview

At IES Infrastructure, we believe a rewarding career is about more than just a paycheck. With approximately 3,500 employees nationwide, we offer the strength and resources of a large organization while maintaining the collaborative, team-oriented environment of our individual operating companies. As part of IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC), a publicly traded company, IES Infrastructure brings together a diverse family of industry-leading businesses specializing in electrical and mechanical solutions, advanced manufacturing, engineering, power generation, and industrial services. Our employees contribute to projects that support critical infrastructure across the country, including data centers, energy facilities, manufacturing operations, and transportation systems.

We recognize that our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to providing competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits, a strong emphasis on workplace safety, opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement. Our diverse operations and nationwide footprint create opportunities for employees to expand their skills, explore new career paths, and grow alongside our organization.

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of industry experience, IES Infrastructure offers the opportunity to be part of a growing organization where your contributions matter, your skills are valued, and your future has potential.

Build Your Future with IES Infrastructure

• Financial Strength & Stability: IES Infrastructure is part of a larger organization of publicly traded IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC).
• Career Diversity: Job opportunities available across engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, field services, operations, and corporate support functions.
• Nationwide Opportunities: National presence with the potential to develop a career across multiple businesses and locations.
• Industry Growth: Involved in high-demand industries such as data centers, power generation, industrial manufacturing, and electrical infrastructure.
• Meaningful Work: IES Infrastructure employees help manufacture, maintain, and support essential infrastructure that powers businesses and communities across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disabilty and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal and Pet Insurance Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Join our team and help power the infrastructure of tomorrow.

EEO Statement

EEO & Affir

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting high-volume hourly manufacturing employees.
• Strong employee relations, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience leading retention and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience within metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, steel processing, or related industries.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Bilingual capabilities are a plus.