Strategic HR Leader for Manufacturing & Operations

Specialized Recruiting Group Champaign; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group Champaign is seeking an Human Resources Manager to partner with plant and organizational leadership, directing workforce planning, talent development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations in a manufacturing setting. You will lead all facets of the employee lifecycle and ensure alignment with business goals.

This role requires strong knowledge of employment law, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to influence at all levels while driving engagement,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with broad functional responsibility.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience working with hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Exposure to compensation management, talent acquisition, employee relations, training, and HR systems administration.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support organizational growth through succession planning and workforce development efforts.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Manage HR data, systems, and reporting to support business decisions.

Skills

Employee relations

Compensation management

Talent development

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialized Recruiting Group Champaign is seeking an Human Resources Manager to partner with plant and organizational leadership, directing workforce planning, talent development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations in a manufacturing setting. You will lead all facets of the employee lifecycle and ensure alignment with business goals.

This role requires strong knowledge of employment law, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to influence at all levels while driving engagement,