Human Resources Manager King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a seasoned Human Resources Manager for a Prosperity, SC manufacturing site. You will partner with plant leadership to drive a high-performance culture, employee engagement, and HR initiatives aligned with operations.

You will lead staffing, onboarding, HRIS (Workday), compliance, training, and policy development while coaching HR staff and supporting cross-site projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years HR experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site operations leaders to design employee relations programs.
• Develop strategies to attract, hire, and retain talent across levels.
• Lead staffing and recruitment for salaried and production roles.
• Manage onboarding, background checks, and new hire paperwork.
• Maintain HR systems and payroll records.
• Oversee leaves, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.
• Conduct investigations and guide management on issues.
• Lead training, performance reviews, and leadership development.
• Administer corrective action processes with consistency.
• Collaborate on compensation, benefits, and policy development.
• Manage local compensation programs and wage administration.
• Support benefits inquiries and staff/supervisor assistance.
• Coordinate with corporate HR on cross-site projects.
• Provide leadership to HR staff and oversee engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HR laws (US & SC)

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Coaching & conflict resolution

Strategic HR thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Industrial Relations

Tools

Workday

Job description

Location: Prosperity, SC

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Summary:

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a strategic business partner to the manufacturing plant leadership team. This role provides leadership, guidance, and support in all aspects of HR. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for building a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and aligning human resources initiatives with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with site operations leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations programs that foster positive morale and engagement.
• Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning, full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff, and direct hiring for production team members.
• Manage all aspects of onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, new hire paperwork, and orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate payroll and employee records.
• Oversee employee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on issue resolution.
• Lead training and development initiatives, including performance reviews, succession planning, technical training for skilled roles, and leadership development in partnership with the Corporate L&OD team.
• Administer corrective action processes in a fair and consistent manner aligned with company values.
• Partner with Corporate HR on communications, compensation, benefits, and policy development to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals, wage rate administration, and annual increase recommendations.
• Support employee benefits administration, responding to inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors.
• Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed.
• Provide leadership to HR staff, including coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Organize and oversee employee engagement and recognition events.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; computer literacy required
• Thorough knowledge of federal and South Carolina state HR laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, coaching, and delivering difficult messages effectively.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement in HR processes and organizational development.
• Service-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a focus on building strong business partnerships.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has direct supervisory responsibility and will oversee HR staff. Duties include hiring, coaching, performance management, professional development, and making recommendations on staffing and disciplinary actions.