Senior HR Manager (Manufacturing) Onsite Leadership

Build People; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Build People is representing a respected, long-standing industrial manufacturer in a confidential search for a Senior HR Manager who will lead HR for the headquarters on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

This on-site role requires 10+ years of progressive HR experience, leadership in manufacturing, and hands-on expertise with employment law, HRIS systems, and benefits programs. You will partner with senior leadership, manage talent acquisition and retention, and drive culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally including a leadership role in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and hands-on employee relations experience
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred) and other HR software such as ADP or Paylocity
• Track record of building or improving HR functions
• Confident, approachable leader who can work on-site daily with shop floor and executive team
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, policies, compliance and HR programs
• Advise leadership on employment law, investigations and risk, ensuring federal/state compliance
• Run talent acquisition, onboarding and retention for professional and manufacturing roles
• Oversee benefits, compensation, performance management and annual renewals
• Manage the HRIS and HR reporting, and push for better processes and data
• Build a positive culture and support managers with coaching and training
• Lead or support HR integration for growth projects and acquisitions

Job description

Build People is representing a respected, long-standing industrial manufacturer in a confidential search for a Senior HR Manager who will lead HR for the headquarters on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

This on-site role requires 10+ years of progressive HR experience, leadership in manufacturing, and hands-on expertise with employment law, HRIS systems, and benefits programs. You will partner with senior leadership, manage talent acquisition and retention, and drive culture and compliance.