Human Resources Manager

HL Mando America Corporation; Opelika (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Mando America Corporation, based in Opelika, Alabama, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee plant-level HR operations, including compensation, benefits, recruitment, retention, and HR administration. The role partners with plant leadership to enforce policies, employment laws, and ensure workforce effectiveness.

The successful candidate will lead the HR team, manage relationships with Team Members, drive strategic hiring plans for hourly and temporary staff, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of HR experience managing a Team.
• Working knowledge of work visa immigration requirements and at least one year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Production Managers and Team Members on performance management, organizational effectiveness, Team Member relations, coaching, complaints, harassment allegations, civil rights complaints, retention, and team satisfaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with plant leadership to identify site needs, participate in management and staff communications, and communicate organizational vision, goals, and activities.
• Directly manage the plant HR Team, guide application of HR policies and procedures, and serve as liaison between Team Members and Plant Management.
• Maintain and review systems for tracking and reporting Team Member attendance; report and analyze HR metrics, trends, initiatives, and practices.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, employment laws, standards, and government regulations; serve as a resource on federal, state, and local employment law.
• Consult with the Senior HR Manager and legal counsel to support consistent and legally compliant policy application; recommend changes to policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Collaborate with Plant Management to develop and execute strategic hiring plans addressing hourly and temporary worker headcount needs.
• Support strategic goals, functional objectives, and continuous improvement; assess HR processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy & compliance

Talent acquisition

Communication

Leadership

Work visa knowledge

HR data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Purpose

The Human Resources Manager oversees plant-level Human Resources operations, including compensation and benefits, hourly recruitment and retention, Team Member relations, orientation, and HR administration. The position supports plant leadership and Team Members through consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws. The role manages the plant HR Team and supports organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and continuous improvement.

Purpose

The Human Resources Manager oversees plant-level Human Resources operations, including compensation and benefits, hourly recruitment and retention, Team Member relations, orientation, and HR administration. The position supports plant leadership and Team Members through consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws. The role manages the plant HR Team and supports organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Consult with Production Managers and Team Members on performance management, organizational effectiveness, Team Member relations, coaching, complaints, harassment allegations, civil rights complaints, retention, and team satisfaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with plant leadership to identify site needs, participate in management and staff communications, and communicate organizational vision, goals, and activities.
• Directly manage the plant HR Team, guide application of HR policies and procedures, and serve as liaison between Team Members and Plant Management.
• Maintain and review systems for tracking and reporting Team Member attendance; report and analyze HR metrics, trends, initiatives, and practices.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, employment laws, standards, and government regulations; serve as a resource on federal, state, and local employment law.
• Consult with the Senior HR Manager and legal counsel to support consistent and legally compliant policy application; recommend changes to policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Collaborate with Plant Management to develop and execute strategic hiring plans addressing hourly and temporary worker headcount needs.
• Support strategic goals, functional objectives, and continuous improvement; assess HR processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of HR experience managing a Team.
• Working knowledge of work visa immigration requirements and at least one year of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and guidelines, including EEOC, FLSA, ADA, and ERISA, and FMLA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; preferably ADP experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities, including responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, dynamic environments; ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently using a structured, systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with global development teams, Team Members, customers, and international or multicultural teams.
• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to building trust, and ability to apply knowledge to practical situations.

Legal Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Yes, directly manages the Plant HR Team.

Working Conditions

• Frequently works in an office environment, with occasional visits to shop floors where exposure to workplace hazards may occur.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes and safety glasses, when entering designated operational areas.
• Occasionally travels between company facilities and customer locations, as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily performs work in a seated position, with occasional walking throughout the workplace.
• Rarely lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Regularly uses computers and standard office equipment.
• Requires visual, verbal, and auditory communication to perform essential job functions.
• Occasionally navigates stairs and uneven walking surfaces.

Remote Work:

At Senior Manager’s discretion and according to company policy.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.