Plant Human Resources Manager

Prequel Solutions; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Prequel Solutions in New Iberia, LA is seeking an experienced HR Plant Manager to lead HR operations for a large-scale manufacturing site. This hands-on role partners with site leadership to drive workforce effectiveness and HR program delivery.

The successful candidate will manage employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning while developing the HR team to support a demanding frontline workforce in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience leading HR professionals.
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume operations experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations on-site and partner with site leadership.
• Manage employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Develop and mentor the HR team to support frontline staff.
• Provide advisory support for complex workplace issues.

Skills

Employee relations

HR leadership

Investigation experience

High-volume operations

Employment law knowledge

Education

HR certification preferred

Job description

Prequel Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Plant Manager for a large-scale manufacturing organization in the New Iberia, LA.

This role will serve as the primary HR leader for a fast-paced manufacturing site, partnering closely with site leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, and HR team development.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing or high-volume operations experience, proven employee relations expertise, and the confidence to advise leaders, handle complex workplace issues, and support a demanding frontline workforce.

This is a hands‑on HR leadership role for someone who wants visibility, impact, and the ability to help strengthen and stabilize a growing operation.

Key Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• Prior experience managing or leading HR professionals
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience
• Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or high-volume operations experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• HR certification preferred

Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity

• Relocation support: Available for the right candidate