Human Resources Manager

MRA Recruiting Services; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Recruiting Services is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager for a growing multi-site manufacturing organization in Waukesha, WI. You will lead talent acquisition, employee development, and benefits administration, while shaping HR strategy and ensuring compliance across sites.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of HR leadership, manufacturing HR experience, and SHRM-SCP or SPHR is preferred. This onsite role reports to the leadership team and supports a multi-shift operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred.
• 3+ years of HR leadership experience with direct reports.
• Manufacturing HR experience strongly preferred.
• Strong background in recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and talent development.
• Experience building, scaling, or improving HR processes and programs in a growing organization.
• Experience supporting organizations of 200+ employees or helping organizations scale toward that size preferred.
• Experience with federal contractor compliance is a plus
• Ability to work onsite in Waukesha and support a multi-shift operation

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and employee engagement
• Develop workforce planning and recruiting strategies to support projected organizational growth
• Create and enhance training, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning programs
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy
• Oversee compensation programs, annual benefits enrollment, and HRIS optimization
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes, and systems that support business objectives and a strong employee experience
• Partner with leadership to foster a high-performing, people-focused culture

Skills

Recruiting

Compensation

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Talent development

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Organization: Confidential (an MRA member)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $110-$120k base salary + comprehensive benefits package. Bonus eligible.

Location: Waukesha, WI

Schedule: Mon-Fri dayshift hours

The Opportunity

We're seeking a hands-on HR leader to lead and scale the Human Resources function for a growing multi-site manufacturing organization. As a member of the leadership team, you'll drive talent acquisition, employee development, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR strategy while helping position the organization for continued growth.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, build scalable HR programs, and expand the HR function, including hiring an HR Generalist.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and employee engagement
• Develop workforce planning and recruiting strategies to support projected organizational growth
• Create and enhance training, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning programs
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy
• Oversee compensation programs, annual benefits enrollment, and HRIS optimization
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes, and systems that support business objectives and a strong employee experience
• Partner with leadership to foster a high-performing, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Human Resources or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred
• 3+ years of HR leadership experience with direct reports
• Manufacturing HR experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in recruiting, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and talent development
• Experience building, scaling, or improving HR processes and programs in a growing organization
• Experience supporting organizations of 200+ employees or helping organizations scale toward that size preferred
• Experience with federal contractor compliance is a plus
• Ability to work onsite in Waukesha and support a multi-shift operation

Ideal Candidate

You are a people-first HR leader who balances strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. You move quickly on employee issues, build credibility with leaders and employees alike, and have a proven track record of attracting talent, developing people, and creating HR programs that support growth.