Human Resources Manager

YER USA; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Warrendale, PA seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead all HR activities for a start-up manufacturing facility. The role combines strategic and hands-on responsibilities to scale the local HR function in line with corporate policies.

Key tasks include workforce planning, recruitment, payroll transition to in-house, budgeting, and reporting on HR metrics. A strong background in manufacturing and startup settings is highly valued for rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments preferred.
• Full-cycle recruitment experience in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Start-up experience a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant management to align HR strategies with operations.
• Coordinate with Italy and Our client network to implement corporate HR policies.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract talent.
• Oversee HR administration and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee payroll operations and move to in-house capability.
• Manage labor cost budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights for decision-making.
• Lead and develop the HR Specialist/Generalist with clear objectives.

Skills

HR management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to lead all Human Resources activities for a start-up manufacturing facility located in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. The local company is part of a large manufacturing group with a revenue of about $1.8B.

The role:

This is a perfect role for a HRBP or a Sr. Generalist looking to grow. The HR Manager will be instrumental in building and scaling the local HR function while ensuring full alignment with corporate HR policies, processes, and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with plant management to develop workforce strategies and organizational plans that support operational, production, and business objectives.
• Work closely with Human Resources teams in Italy and across the Our client network to implement corporate initiatives and ensure consistency in human resources policies, processes, and governance.
• Support the development and implementation of innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain talent in a competitive job market.
• Oversee all human resources administrative activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll operations and progressively develop in-house payroll expertise, with the goal of transitioning payroll management from external vendors to the internal human resources team.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes related to labor costs, workforce planning, and organizational growth.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key human resources metrics, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, retention, recruitment effectiveness, and labor costs, providing insights to support decision-making.
• Develop, guide, and lead the HR Specialist/Generalist by setting clear objectives, encouraging accountability, and promoting continuous professional growth.

The candidate:

The ideal candidate combines strong HR experience with a hands-on, people-focused approach and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.

Given the site's rapid expansion, talent acquisition and workforce scaling will be a key priority.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience a must.
• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations environment a huge plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting fast-paced and rapidly growing organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage HR metrics and workforce data to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational execution.
• Experience with start-up organizations a huge plus.
• Experience reporting to International HQ a plus.