Manufacturing HR Leader: Talent, Culture & Compliance

True North Consultants, Inc.; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with the site leadership at our Prosperity manufacturing facility.

The role leads HR strategy, drives employee engagement, and aligns HR initiatives with operational goals. You will oversee staffing, onboarding, compensation, benefits, training, and compliance, while coaching HR staff to build a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Manufacturing environment experience required.
• Strong background in federal and South Carolina state HR laws and regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.

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.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Leadership

HR strategy

Communication

Conflict resolution

Policy compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with the site leadership at our Prosperity manufacturing facility.

The role leads HR strategy, drives employee engagement, and aligns HR initiatives with operational goals. You will oversee staffing, onboarding, compensation, benefits, training, and compliance, while coaching HR staff to build a high-performance culture.