Manufacturing HR Manager — Build Scalable People Systems

Goodwin Recruiting; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Health benefits

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bonus program

Long-term disability

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an HR Manager to build and lead the internal HR function for a growing manufacturing facility. Reporting to the company President, you will serve as the primary HR resource for approximately 50 employees, balancing day-to-day support with scalable HR systems, processes, and frameworks for growth.

This hands-on role suits an HR professional experienced with hourly and salaried staff in manufacturing, offering an opportunity to shape HR from the ground up within a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or hands-on environment.
• Working knowledge of Washington state employment law, including FMLA/PFML, wage-and-hour compliance, and general HR obligations.
• Experience handling employee complaints, workplace investigations, and corrective action.
• Ability to build HR processes from the ground up: job descriptions, performance reviews, career frameworks, documentation standards.
• Hands-on experience with payroll, benefits administration, leave management, recruiting, and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing accessible, consistent, and confidential support across the organization
• Manage employee relations matters including workplace complaints, conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action in a fair, timely, and well-documented manner
• Administer FMLA and Washington PFML, ensuring compliant documentation and clear employee communication
• Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, leave tracking, personnel records, and other recurring HR activities
• Build and implement a structured performance review process with measurable goals and consistent practices across departments
• Develop accurate job descriptions and partner with leadership to establish career-development and merit-increase frameworks
• Support recruiting by managing candidate coordination, screening, and interview logistics while partnering with leadership on final selection decisions
• Coach managers and team leads on performance management, employee communication, and people-related decision-making

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Policy development

Hiring & onboarding

Training & coaching

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an HR Manager to build and lead the internal HR function for a growing manufacturing facility. Reporting to the company President, you will serve as the primary HR resource for approximately 50 employees, balancing day-to-day support with scalable HR systems, processes, and frameworks for growth.

This hands-on role suits an HR professional experienced with hourly and salaried staff in manufacturing, offering an opportunity to shape HR from the ground up within a