Strategic HR Manager - Manufacturing

SPG; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with the manufacturing plant leadership team and drive HR initiatives aligned with operational goals.

Responsibilities include leading staffing, onboarding, employee relations, payroll accuracy, and compliance, while developing talent through performance reviews and leadership development in collaboration with corporate HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or 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 HRIS experience; Workday 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 strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning and full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff and production team members.
• Manage onboarding processes, background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, and orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and payroll records, and ensure data accuracy.
• Oversee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and compliance.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on resolutions.
• Lead training and development, including performance reviews and leadership development in partnership with corporate L&D.
• Administer corrective action processes in a fair, consistent manner.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR on compensation, benefits, and policy development.
• Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals and annual increases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with the manufacturing plant leadership team and drive HR initiatives aligned with operational goals.

Responsibilities include leading staffing, onboarding, employee relations, payroll accuracy, and compliance, while developing talent through performance reviews and leadership development in collaboration with corporate HR.