Human Resources Manager

Jobot; Tennessee; On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Kimberlin Heights, TN is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions across a large unionized facility. You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and benefits in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years HR leadership, union experience, and strong collaboration with plant and functional leaders. This is a permanent on-site role offering excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with WorkDay software.
• Experience working with union employees.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple plant locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Understanding of performance management, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition function, setting recruiting strategy for salaried positions across all locations.
• Partner with plant and functional leaders on workforce planning, including hiring for new, expanding, and acquired facilities.
• Mentor and lead the HR team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of performance management, ensuring fair evaluations and prompt addressing of issues.
• Oversee benefits administration, ensuring employees understand and can utilize benefits.
• Handle employee relations, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Work closely with union employees to understand and address their needs and concerns.
• Utilize WorkDay to track and manage HR-related data and tasks.

Skills

HR leadership

WorkDay

Union experience

Manufacturing HR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

Tools

WorkDay

Job description

Human Resources Manager

$175000 - $200000 per year | Kimberlin Heights, TN | On-site | Permanent

Join an established manufacturer and lead HR functions throughout a large unionized facility. Excellent benefits, compensation & more!

A bit about us:

We’re an established manufacturing organization helping shape the future through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to a more sustainable world. Behind everything we do are talented people who turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.

We’re looking for an Human Resource Manager who is passionate about people and understands the difference strong HR leadership can make. If you enjoy building relationships, supporting leaders, and helping teams succeed in a hands‑on environment, this is an opportunity to bring your ideas, make your mark, and help move our business forward.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact: Help shape the employee experience and support the people behind our success.
• Partner with leadership: Bring an HR perspective to business priorities and help leaders build stronger teams.
• Put your ideas into action: Take a hands‑on approach to solving challenges and improving how we work.
• Be part of innovation: Join an established manufacturer with a focus on progress and sustainability.
• Expand your experience: Tackle diverse people and business challenges in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our team within the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources, with a minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the talent acquisition function, partnering with plant and functional leaders on workforce planning, mentoring and leading the HR team, managing employee relations, and overseeing performance management and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition function, setting recruiting strategy for salaried positions across all locations.
• Partner with plant and functional leaders on workforce planning, including hiring for new, expanding, and acquired facilities.
• Mentor and lead the HR team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of performance management, ensuring that employees are evaluated fairly and that any performance issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Oversee benefits administration, ensuring that employees understand and are able to take full advantage of their benefits.
• Handle employee relations, resolving any issues that arise and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Work closely with union employees, understanding their needs and concerns and ensuring that they are addressed.
• Utilize WorkDay software to track and manage HR-related data and tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with WorkDay software.
• Experience working with union employees.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple plant locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain benefits and HR programs clearly to employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong understanding of performance management, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to take on a leadership role within our company. If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.