Plant HR Manager: Elevate Teams and Engagement

Novares Group; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novares seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support the Howell facility. This role sits in the HR department and partners closely with operations to strengthen employee relations, staffing, performance, engagement, and HR process execution.

The position offers exposure to plant HR operations without requiring a long history of formal HR management experience. The ideal candidate will drive practical people solutions, coach supervisors, and manage HR records in compliance with US labor

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to coach supervisors and handle sensitive matters.
• Strong communication with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of US labor practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders to address workforce needs and metrics.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, retention, performance management, and development for hourly and salaried staff.
• Provide guidance on attendance, performance coaching, and workplace concerns.
• Support employee relations with listening, fact-finding, documentation, and fair resolutions.
• Review turnover, staffing, absenteeism and engagement trends to inform actions.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with company policies and US labor laws.
• Improve HR tools and digital processes to enhance the employee experience site-wide.
• Promote expected behaviors and accountability across the site.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR administration

US labor practices

Coaching supervisors

Communication

HR data usage

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Novares seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support the Howell facility. This role sits in the HR department and partners closely with operations to strengthen employee relations, staffing, performance, engagement, and HR process execution.

The position offers exposure to plant HR operations without requiring a long history of formal HR management experience. The ideal candidate will drive practical people solutions, coach supervisors, and manage HR records in compliance with US labor