Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Kelly Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire opportunity

Annual bonus

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Manager for a multi-shift manufacturing facility in Raleigh, NC. This Direct Hire, full-time role leads HR operations for about 220 staff and dedicated temporaries, aligning HR plans with business goals.

The ideal leader will drive workforce planning, change management, and organizational development while partnering with plant leadership to support 24/7 operations and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or another 24/7 or multi-shift operational environment strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic HR initiatives and complex projects.
• Experience with change management and organizational development.
• Strong workforce planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and mentoring HR professionals.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee HR operations for a 220-employee manufacturing facility plus additional temporary employees.
• Develop and execute strategic HR plans aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Partner with plant leadership to support organizational changes, workforce planning, and business initiatives.
• Develop and mentor the HR team, including training and developing a Generalist.
• Oversee recruiting, retention, onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce development.
• Lead complex employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management matters.
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors.
• Develop and implement training and leadership development programs.
• Support the 24/7 operations, including workforce planning and organizational readiness.
• Lead and support change management and HR projects across the facility.
• Monitor HR metrics and use data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with leadership on organizational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication between employees, supervisors, management, and HR leadership.
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects as the organization evolves.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Communication & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing / multi-shift plant

Location: Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 + up to 10% annual bonus based on company performance
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Typically a 1st shift role but flexibility needed to support other shifts, potential weekend availability required as well as on call for emergencies
Industry: Manufacturing – this or similar industry required
Reports To: HR Director

About the Opportunity

We are seeking astrategic and hands-on Human Resources Managerto lead HR operations at a manufacturing facility looking for a strategic planner with experience in a multi shift manufacturing operation

This is an important leadership role for an HR professional who can think strategically while remaining engaged with day-to-day employee and operational needs. The organization hasmultiple projects, upcoming changes, and growth initiatives, creating an opportunity for an HR leader who is experienced in change management, organizational development, employee relations, and strategic workforce planning.

The HR Manager will partner closely with plant leadership and the HR Director to develop the HR function, support organizational changes, and help prepare the workforce for the company’s next stage of growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee HR operations for a220-employee manufacturing facility plus additional temporary employees.
• Develop and executestrategic HR plansaligned with plant and business objectives.
• Partner with plant leadership to support organizational changes, workforce planning, and business initiatives.
• Develop and mentor the HR team, includingtraining and developing a Generalist.
• Oversee recruiting, retention, onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce development.
• Lead complexemployee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance managementmatters.
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors.
• Develop and implement training and leadership development programs.
• Support the 24/7 operations, including workforce planning and organizational readiness.
• Lead and supportchange management and HR projectsacross the facility.
• Monitor HR metrics and use data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with leadership on organizational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication between employees, supervisors, management, and HR leadership.
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects as the organization continues to evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR leadership or management role.
• Manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or another24/7 or multi-shift operational environmentstrongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong experience withemployee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to leadstrategic HR initiatives and complex projects.
• Experience withchange management and organizational development.
• Strong workforce planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and mentoring HR professionals.
• Proficiency withHRIS systems and Microsoft Office.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is astrategic HR leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This person should be able to see the big picture, develop a plan, and then roll up their sleeves to execute it.
You will be joining an organization withsignificant projects and upcoming changes, so the ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, anticipate challenges, and consistently communicate with leadership will be critical.
The role requires flexibility to support a 24/5 operation. The HR Manager may occasionally need to adjust their schedule earlier or later at least once per week to support different shifts.Occasional after-hours or weekend availability may also be required for urgent employee relations matters or investigations.

Why Join?

• Direct-hire opportunity
• $100K–$120K salary
• Up to 10% annual bonusbased on company performance
• Opportunity to play a key role in preparing the facility for24/7 operations
• Strategic leadership role with significant visibility
• Opportunity tobuild and develop the HR team
• Partner directly with plant leadership and HR leadership
• Lead meaningful organizational changes and HR initiatives
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing operation
• If you’re an experienced HR leader with manufacturing experience who enjoys strategic planning, developing teams, and leading organizations through change, we’d like to hear from you.