Human Resources Manager

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the St. Louis area seeks an experienced HR Manager to partner with the Plant Manager and leadership, delivering hands‑on HR support across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and administration.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing HR, strong knowledge of U.S. employment practices, and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish. This role emphasizes workforce planning, compliance, and insightful HR guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial company.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, compensation, payroll, and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning, staffing and organizational needs.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace policies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. employment legislation and company policies.
• Oversee HR administration, employee records, and payroll processes.
• Support compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, and local labor market analysis.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend appropriate HR actions.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to employees, managers, and plant leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Payroll

HR administration

HRIS

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join a manufacturing organization in the St. Louis area. The role will partner closely with the Plant Manager and local leadership team, providing hands‑on HR support across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, compliance, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on HR professional with proven experience in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of U.S. employment practices, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning, staffing, and organizational needs.
• Lead and support recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace policies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. employment legislation and company policies.
• Oversee HR administration, employee records, and payroll processes.
• Support compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, and local labor market analysis.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend appropriate HR actions.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to employees, managers, and plant leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial company – mandatory.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish – mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience with recruitment, performance management, compensation, payroll, and HR administration.
• Experience supporting hourly/production employees and plant operations.
• Experience with HRIS and other HR systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with plant and corporate leadership.

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and harassment‑free workplace.