Human Resources Manager

Ferretti Search; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an HR Leader to provide strategic support for their 200-person facility. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and driving talent development strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing. This full-time role is based in New York, with responsibilities spanning multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Illinois employment laws and HR best practices.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leaders to support operational and workforce goals.
• Manage the daily activities of the HR Administrator.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This range is provided by Ferretti Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Partner at Ferretti Search (704)-281-2729

Our client who is a leading manufacturing company in their space is looking for an HR Leader for a 200 person manufacturing/distribution facility. This position provides leadership in establishing and implementing local and national policies and plans. This person will report to the Divisional HR Manager and will collaborate with the General Manager and department leaders by providing leadership and consulting support on matters of goal setting, policy development, and support in linking business and tactical strategies. This position also manages an HR Admin.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Collaborate with site leaders to understand business objectives and provide HR strategies that support operational and workforce goals.
• Partner with leadership to identify workforce needs, succession planning, and talent development strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design, culture, and change management.
• Manage the daily activities of the HR Administrator, located in Ohio.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies across all sites.
• Partner with legal and HR leadership to mitigate risks and ensure fair, consistent practices.
• Manage recruitment efforts to ensure sites are staffed with qualified talent.
• Lead onboarding, training, and development initiatives to strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Ensure accurate and consistent administration of HR policies, processes, and systems across multiple locations.
• Utilize HR metrics to track trends in turnover, engagement, absenteeism, and other key indicators; recommend solutions based on data.
• Partner with payroll/benefits teams to ensure employees receive accurate and timely support.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that align with company values and promote a positive work environment.
• Facilitate communication between employees, managers, and leadership to build trust and transparency.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including business partner or generalist responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Multi-site or multi-location HR management experience strongly preferred as this could grow into this soon.
• Strong knowledge of Illinois employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills with ability to build strong relationships across levels.
• Ability to travel to additional sites.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Manufacturing

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