Plant HR Leader - Manufacturing & Employee Ownership Impact

Challenge Manufacturing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the plant HR team, ensure policy compliance, and support labor relations within a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing with ADP Workforce Now, and maintain HR records while collaborating with plant leadership to drive culture changes and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of HR management experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Manufacturing or automotive background preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead change and culture initiatives.
• Experience with union environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plant HR team including HR Generalists and Payroll staff.
• Ensure consistent policy application and discipline per policy and CBA.
• Manage hourly and salaried escalations and union grievances.
• Oversee hourly recruitment: needs, interviews, offers, onboarding.
• Process weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain HR records and reports; participate in leadership meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Participate in unemployment hearings when necessary.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruitment

Training & dev

Communication

Policy administration

Union experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR/Business

PHR / SHRM-CP/SCP certificate

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the plant HR team, ensure policy compliance, and support labor relations within a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing with ADP Workforce Now, and maintain HR records while collaborating with plant leadership to drive culture changes and workforce development.