Strategic HR Manager – Manufacturing Leadership & Talent

Specialized Recruiting Group - South Central Indiana; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group - South Central Indiana is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Indiana to lead all HR functions within a well-established manufacturing organization. This role focuses on talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, compliance, performance, and workforce development to support organizational success.

You will partner with executive leadership to design and implement HR strategies, oversee recruiting and onboarding, manage employee development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, benefits administration, workers' compensation, FMLA, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development programs.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Human Resources functions including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, payroll support, and training.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and workforce needs.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, disability, leave management, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage workers' compensation, FMLA, disability programs, and other employee leave processes.
• Coordinate leadership and employee training programs that support employee growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead performance review processes to promote consistency, accountability, and employee development.
• Develop and implement programs aimed at improving employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and develop administrative and payroll support team members.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

HR policies

Talent acquisition

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Specialized Recruiting Group - South Central Indiana is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Indiana to lead all HR functions within a well-established manufacturing organization. This role focuses on talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, compliance, performance, and workforce development to support organizational success.

You will partner with executive leadership to design and implement HR strategies, oversee recruiting and onboarding, manage employee development, and