Manufacturing HR Site Launch Lead

Lucas James Talent Partners; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas James Talent Partners is seeking an HR Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operations of a new manufacturing site. You will shape the workforce, HR infrastructure, and employee practices while supporting day-to-day HR needs of a growing operation.

The role requires travel to Illinois weekly during ramp-up, with eventual relocation to the new site. The ideal candidate brings strong HR generalist and manager-level experience in manufacturing, and the ability to build structure in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience launching a new site, startup, or rapid growth environment.
• Strong HR generalist background across ER, recruiting, compliance, and HR operations.
• Experience with high-volume hiring and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build structure and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/ SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities for site launch, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and communications.
• Support high-volume hiring across production, warehouse, technical, and professional roles.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and staffing vendor relationships.
• Establish and standardize HR policies, procedures, and site practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance, and policy matters.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, safety, payroll, and corporate HR.
• Support onboarding, training readiness, and workforce planning.
• Oversee core HR functions including employee relations, benefits, leave administration, payroll support, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruiting

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Communication

Training readiness

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred

Job description

Lucas James Talent Partners is seeking an HR Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operations of a new manufacturing site. You will shape the workforce, HR infrastructure, and employee practices while supporting day-to-day HR needs of a growing operation.

The role requires travel to Illinois weekly during ramp-up, with eventual relocation to the new site. The ideal candidate brings strong HR generalist and manager-level experience in manufacturing, and the ability to build structure in a