Human Resources Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Russellville, KY is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions at a non-union manufacturing facility. The role partners with plant leadership, overseeing employee relations, staffing, compliance, performance management, and training to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining employment law compliance.

Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for employee relations, managing full-cycle recruiting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations and performance management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions at the manufacturing facility and partner with plant leadership.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles.
• Support compensation, benefits & payroll data accuracy and practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and audits.
• Act as advisor on organizational change and culture initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Employee relations

Recruiting

HR policies

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is now hiring a full-timeHuman Resources Manager in Russellville, KY. Salary: $90,000 - $115,000; Depending on Experience.

Responsibilities of theHuman Resources Manager:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all HR functions at a non-union manufacturing facility. This role serves as a partner to plant leadership while also providing hands-on support across employee relations, staffing, compliance, performance management, and training and development. The HR Manager ensures a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with all employment laws and supporting operational goals.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, discipline, and performance management
• Foster a positive and respectful workplace culture aligned with company values
• Coach supervisors and managers on effective people management, documentation, and communication

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried manufacturing roles
• Partner with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and develop staffing strategies
• Build relationships with local schools, trade programs, and community organizations to support talent pipelines
• Oversee onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires are successfully integrated

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Communicate benefits programs in accordance with company policies
• Partner with corporate HR and payroll to ensure accurate employee data, timekeeping, and pay practices

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Lead or support audits, reporting, and compliance trainings
• Monitor policies and practices to maintain non-union status through strong employee relations

HR Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on organizational change, workforce challenges, and culture initiatives
• Support company-wide HR initiatives and implement them effectively at the plant level

Requirements of theHuman Resources Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Proven experience handling employee relations and performance management
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to production areas
• May require flexible hours to support multiple shifts
• Occasional travel for training or meetings may be required