Manufacturing HR Leader - Strategy, Engagement & Development

Shape Corp.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corporation is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to develop and manage HR processes, policies and programs for its manufacturing facility and region. The role covers candidate selection, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee relations, with supervision of HR Generalists if applicable.

You will partner with plant leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, manage employee engagement, and drive retention initiatives while ensuring legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business management preferred.
• 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Generalist background with knowledge of employee relations, compliance, recruitment, performance management, compensation and change management.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; demonstrates clear status updates and inquiries.
• Advanced project management; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management; collaborates effectively with all levels.
• Proficient with HRIS systems and Microsoft applications.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HR processes, policies, and procedures and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and business strategy.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to define HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Participate in workforce planning and business strategy planning as requested.
• Act as escalation point for employee relations issues, providing guidance and coaching on investigations and resolutions.
• Oversee and drive consistency in disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Develop and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership to execute employee development strategies and plans.
• Train and coach managers on performance management, compensation, candidate selection, harassment, and the Shape Code of Conduct.
• Oversee performance management processes and calibration sessions to differentiate high performance.
• Conduct market analysis to inform wage and salary structure and policy changes.
• Manage HR Generalist(s) and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Assist HR Director with companywide initiatives and change management plans.
• Identify and train back-ups for key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions as directed by leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Legal compliance

Recruitment

Performance management

Compensation

Change management

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Supervisory experience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shape Corporation is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to develop and manage HR processes, policies and programs for its manufacturing facility and region. The role covers candidate selection, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and employee relations, with supervision of HR Generalists if applicable.

You will partner with plant leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, manage employee engagement, and drive retention initiatives while ensuring legal