Human Resources Manager

Kelly Services; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement savings plan

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in Newburyport, MA is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a premier manufacturing organization. This onsite role leads payroll, onboarding, HR systems, reporting, and employee relations.

The position oversees full-cycle recruiting, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance with federal/state laws. A hands-on leader collaborates with leadership to drive workforce initiatives and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Leading all day‑to‑day HR operations, including payroll administration, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, and reporting.
• Managing the full‑cycle recruiting process: sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new talent.
• Partnering with managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies for hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Serving as a trusted resource for employee relations, conflict resolution, workplace concerns, and investigations.
• Maintaining a strong presence throughout the office and production areas.
• Leading performance management, employee development, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administering benefits, supporting open enrollment, and assisting with compensation planning and benchmarking.
• Coordinating training and development initiatives, including safety training.
• Supporting workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work processes, OSHA compliance, and workplace safety programs.

Skills

HR Leadership

Payroll

Recruiting

Employee relations

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

Job description

Looking to make your next career move? We’re seeking a Human Resources Manager to work at a premier manufacturing organization in Newburyport, MA. This is a fully onsite role.

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually (depending on experience)

Job Type: Direct-hire/Permanent

Why you should apply to be Human Resources Manager:

• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to be a hands‑on, visible leader in a fast‑paced, high‑end custom manufacturing environment.
• Work closely with leadership and employees to drive impactful HR initiatives.
• Make a difference by building strong workplace relationships and supporting business objectives.

What’s a typical day as Human Resources Manager? You’ll be:

• Leading all day‑to‑day HR operations, including payroll administration, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, and reporting.
• Managing the full‑cycle recruiting process: sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new talent.
• Partnering with managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies for hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Serving as a trusted resource for employee relations, conflict resolution, workplace concerns, and investigations.
• Maintaining a strong presence throughout the office and production areas.
• Leading performance management, employee development, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administering benefits, supporting open enrollment, and assisting with compensation planning and benchmarking.
• Coordinating training and development initiatives, including safety training.
• Supporting workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work processes, OSHA compliance, and workplace safety programs.
• Collaborating with leadership and operations to continuously improve HR processes and employee engagement.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities (Required).
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Preferred).
• Possess strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Bring experience in manufacturing, woodworking, construction, or similar hands‑on environments (Preferred).
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Are able to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
• (Preferred) Hold SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• (Preferred) Have experience processing weekly union and non‑union payroll.
• (Preferred) Have experience working in a small to mid‑sized or family‑owned business.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Term life
• Whole life
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness
• A legal plan
• Short‑term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.