Plant HR Leader: Staffing, Coaching & Compliance

Colonial Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR activities at NASG facilities. The role partners with management to recruit, develop, and retain associates, handling relations, staffing, policy administration, performance management, and HR records.

The manager will coach leaders, administer HR policies, manage performance reviews and development, and coordinate payroll and benefits with corporate HR and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to align staffing and labor planning with production budgets.
• Manage recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including screening, interviews, offers, and coordination with managers.
• Coordinate onboarding to ensure new associates understand expectations and training needs.
• Monitor turnover and retention trends; identify concerns and implement improvements.
• Maintain regular contact with associates across shifts and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Investigate workplace complaints; document findings and coordinate actions with leadership.

Skills

Communication

Staffing

Coaching

HR analytics

Policy administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

On-floor presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking an Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR activities at NASG facilities. The role partners with management to recruit, develop, and retain associates, handling relations, staffing, policy administration, performance management, and HR records.

The manager will coach leaders, administer HR policies, manage performance reviews and development, and coordinate payroll and benefits with corporate HR and Finance.