People-First HR Manager — Growth & Impact

Cooper Steel; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Cooper Steel in Ohio seeks a proactive Human Resource Manager to support the Shop Management team. You will recruit, onboard new hires, manage employee relations, coordinate training, benefits, and engagement activities to foster a positive work environment.

You will lead culture initiatives, handle leave cases, maintain HR records in the HRIS, and communicate guidance to managers and staff while adapting quickly to changing business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years HR experience.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Self-motivated and keen to help others.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and onboarding, including job postings, interviews, and new hire orientation.
• Manage policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Plan and implement employee engagement activities to strengthen culture.
• Lead training initiatives for the Shop Management team and company culture.
• Manage leave of absence cases and maintain HR records in the HRIS.
• Communicate guidance to management and employees; adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Cooper Steel in Ohio seeks a proactive Human Resource Manager to support the Shop Management team. You will recruit, onboard new hires, manage employee relations, coordinate training, benefits, and engagement activities to foster a positive work environment.

You will lead culture initiatives, handle leave cases, maintain HR records in the HRIS, and communicate guidance to managers and staff while adapting quickly to changing business priorities.