Human Resources Manager

MJ Recruiters; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MJ Recruiters is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a profitable, stable manufacturing plant in Michigan. The role partners with operations and reports to the COO, focusing on leading HR strategy and coaching a Generalist on the manufacturing floor.

Key duties include HR department leadership, policy development, payroll oversight, benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS data management, and collaboration with management on site initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; an Associate's degree will be considered.
• Minimum five years in a similar HR Manager role.
• Experience in manufacturing with at least 100 employees.
• Strong HR policy and procedure background, including handbooks.
• Experience with conflict management.
• Knowledge of BWC and FMLA.
• Experience leading payroll processes.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR department operations and lead the team.
• Develop, implement, and enforce company policies; maintain the handbook; ensure labor law compliance.
• Manage full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding and exit interviews.
• Oversee weekly payroll processing and tracking of PTO, absences, and deductions.
• Direct benefits programs, leave administration, and handling claims.
• Provide guidance to staff and management on employee relations and morale.
• Maintain HRIS and data; develop compensation structures.
• Coordinate operations support with plant management.

Skills

HR policy

Payroll processing

HRIS

Conflict management

Microsoft Office

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

ADP

HRIS software

Job description

Competitive Salary, Bonus, 401K, and More!

True Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a standard Monday-through-Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST) with minimal weekend work and rare after-hour calls.

Leadership & Impact: Take the reins of the HR team, spearhead improvements to the onboarding process, and partner directly with leadership (including the COO and GM) to optimize HR functions.

Modern Systems Implementation: Play a pivotal role in an upcoming HRIS implementation, driving data efficiency and system improvements.

Stability Meets Innovation: Join a profitable, stable manufacturing plant utilizing cutting-edge technology and launching exciting new programs.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy robust, multi-tier medical benefits packages that include a company HSA match.

Profitable, stable manufacturer is hiring their next Human Resources Manager to coach and mentor a Human Resources Generalist and lead HR strategy at a fast-paced manufacturing plant. Daily you will partner with operations and will report to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities will include:

• HR Department Leadership: Oversee daily operations, communications, and reporting for the HR department while supervising team activities.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop, implement, and enforce company policies, maintain the employee handbook, and ensure compliance with labor laws, ACA, and annual EEO-1 reporting.
• Talent Acquisition & Lifecycle: Manage the full employee lifecycle, including developing recruitment plans, overseeing onboarding/offboarding, and conducting exit interviews.
• Payroll Processing: Oversee and transmit weekly payroll, accurately tracking PTO, absences, and deductions.
• Benefits & Leave Administration: Direct employee benefits programs, resolve claims, approve invoices, and manage leave programs (FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Short-Term Disability).
• Employee Relations & Morale: Provide functional guidance to staff and management, address workplace incidents, and support employee performance and morale.
• HRIS & Data Management: Maintain and optimize the HRIS system and research industry standards to develop competitive compensation and salary structures.
• Operations Support: Partner with department managers on business needs and coordinate workplace programs, including uniform and refreshment initiatives.

The qualified candidate will be confident, direct, approachable, trustworthy, energetic, eager and comfortable engaging with staff on the manufacturing floor. The General Manager is anxiously awaiting their strategic HR partner! Individuals should be well-rounded in human resources and employment law and have strengths in employee relations. There is minimal travel with this position and no remote work available.

The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available after 90 days, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, life, and BONUS potential.

REQUIREMENTS for the Human Resources Manager:

1. Ideally a Bachelor's degree; an Associate's degree will be considered
2. At least five years in a similar HR Manager role
3. Experience performing HR functions in manufacturing environments, with at least 100 employees
4. Strong background in HR policy and procedures, including employee handbooks, enforcing policies, etc.
5. Experience with conflict management
6. Working knowledge of BWC and FMLA
7. Experience leading payroll processes
8. Working knowledge of HRIS systems
9. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. ADP experience
2. SHRM Certification

Reasons to work for this organization:

• Multiple plans for medical, dental and vision
• Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business
• Excellent work/life balance, with limited weekends
• A plant with cutting edge technology
• The opportunity to lead the growth of your team