Strategic HR Manager - Manufacturing

Eden Capital Careers; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers in Prosperity, SC is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with plant leadership and drive a high-performance culture. You will lead HR strategy, employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and compliance across the site.

You will mentor HR staff, oversee training, performance reviews, and succession planning, and collaborate with Corporate HR to align programs with operational goals. A strong background in manufacturing HR is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site operations leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations programs that foster positive morale and engagement.
• Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning, full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff, and direct hiring for production team members.
• Manage all aspects of onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, new hire paperwork, and orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate payroll and employee records.
• Oversee employee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on issue resolution.
• Lead training and development initiatives, including performance reviews, succession planning, technical training for skilled roles, and leadership development in partnership with the Corporate L&OD team.
• Administer corrective action processes in a fair and consistent manner aligned with company values.
• Partner with Corporate HR on communications, compensation, benefits, and policy development to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals, wage rate administration, and annual increase recommendations.
• Support employee benefits administration, responding to inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors.
• Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed.
• Provide leadership to HR staff, including coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Organize and oversee employee engagement and recognition events.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Payroll administration

Policy compliance

Employee training

Strategic HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

HR analytics

Job description

Eden Capital Careers in Prosperity, SC is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with plant leadership and drive a high-performance culture. You will lead HR strategy, employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and compliance across the site.

You will mentor HR staff, oversee training, performance reviews, and succession planning, and collaborate with Corporate HR to align programs with operational goals. A strong background in manufacturing HR is essential.