Strategic HR Manager – Manufacturing & Growth

Jobot; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a high-visibility role in manufacturing. You will partner with executive leadership to scale people processes, with a blend of strategic influence and hands-on execution across organizational design, compliance, and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in manufacturing HR, strong Washington labor-law knowledge, and a track record in growth, acquisitions, or multi-site environments. A hybrid model and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels (roll-up-your-sleeves mindset).
• Experience supporting company growth, acquisitions, or integrations preferred.
• Background touching safety programs or EHS collaboration is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Washington labor laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting hourly and salaried workforces in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead HR partner to executive leadership, aligning people strategy with business growth goals.
• Lead and/or support M&A integration efforts (onboarding, policy alignment, cultural integration).
• Oversee full-cycle HR operations (employee relations, performance management, compliance).
• Drive improvements in organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Partner with operations on safety programs, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Evaluate and upgrade HR systems, policies, and processes to support scale.
• Coach managers on leadership, employee issues, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance across multi-state labor laws and manufacturing environments.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Compliance

Safety programs

Influence leadership

Hourly and salaried workforce

Multi-site experience

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for a high-visibility role in manufacturing. You will partner with executive leadership to scale people processes, with a blend of strategic influence and hands-on execution across organizational design, compliance, and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in manufacturing HR, strong Washington labor-law knowledge, and a track record in growth, acquisitions, or multi-site environments. A hybrid model and robust benefits are offered.