Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Mulberry Talent Partners; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Robust benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR functions in a manufacturing environment in Olympia, Washington. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of HR leadership experience and a strong understanding of employment laws. Responsibilities include managing compliance, designing innovative solutions, delivering training, and supporting performance cycles. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 annually with benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR leadership experience required.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Exceptional knowledge of federal and State of Washington employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HR policies.
• Analyze organizational challenges and design people solutions.
• Monitor and interpret HR metrics to improve performance.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Knowledge of employment laws

Labor relations

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or Human Resources

Job description

• On-site (Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays)
• Manufacturing

What you should know:

Mulberry is partnering with a manufacturing organization to identify an experienced HR Manager with strong manufacturing experience. They are seeking a hands‑on, driven leader who has a very strong knowledge base of core HR functions and will manage two direct reports. The Plant HR Manager will lead compliance, partner with leaders to drive operational excellence, and spearhead key responsibilities including, conducting investigations, recruitment, safety, performance management, analyzing HR metrics to design people solutions, and delivering training for leaders on HR policies. The ideal candidate enjoys a mix of both hands‑on and strategic work, is able to establish rapport and influence, and pivot quickly.

A day in the life:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HR policies, systems, and processes, partnering with leaders to ensure compliance.
• Analyze organizational challenges and design innovative people solutions that improve performance and culture.
• Monitor and interpret HR metrics such as turnover, demographics, and engagement scores, coaching leaders to address trends and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver targeted training programs for leaders, covering HR policies, investigations, recruitment best practices, and performance management to build leadership capability.
• Guide leaders through the employee lifecycle, including talent assessment, grievance handling, terminations, and legal compliance, ensuring operational excellence and risk mitigation.
• Advise on employee relations and legislative compliance, managing investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Coach and enable leaders to build a high‑performance culture, embedding talent management and succession planning practices that strengthen bench strength and future readiness.
• Support annual performance and remuneration cycles, ensuring KPIs are translated into site‑specific goals and recognition programs are effectively implemented.
• Champion a proactive Safety culture.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field strongly preferred
• 8+ years of HR leadership experience required
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Exceptional knowledge of federal and State of Washington employment laws (especially the various leave laws)
• Labor Relations: Experience working in a union environment required

Compensation and Benefits:

$130,000 - $160,000 annually with potential annual bonus and robust benefits!

Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!