Human Resources Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations on-site. You will oversee employee relations, compliance, benefits, and HR strategy, acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and helping cultivate a positive workplace culture.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a hands-on, on-site HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions including employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations
• Lead onboarding, performance management, employee development, and retention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and HR strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee communications
• Support employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex employee relations matters

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on HR

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Location: South Bend, Indiana (On-site)

About the Company & Opportunity

A well-established employer in the South Bend, Indiana area has partnered with us to identify a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee HR operations while supporting business leadership. This Human Resources Manager role will manage employee relations, compliance, benefits, and HR strategy, serving as a trusted advisor to leadership. The Human Resources Manager will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, strengthening HR processes, and supporting long-term organizational success.

Key Responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager

• Oversee all HR functions including employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations
• Lead onboarding, performance management, employee development, and retention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and HR strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee communications
• Support employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex employee relations matters

Qualifications for the Human Resources Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
• 5–8+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in a hands-on, on-site HR environment

Compensation

$72,000 – $92,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications