Strategic HR Manager — Manufacturing & People Growth

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. in Ohio is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with plant leadership and oversee HR operations in our manufacturing environment.

You will drive employee engagement, ensure compliance, and support workforce development to meet business goals while maintaining a safe, high‑performing team. You will coach leaders, manage talent programs for salaried and hourly staff, lead recruitment and performance management, and guide succession planning and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10yrs of progressive HR experience, with at least 3yrs in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven success in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Experience with HRIS/ERP systems (SAP, Workday, or similar).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with operations leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and production needs.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, organization design, and succession planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on performance, leadership development, engagement, and employee relations.
• Lead recruitment and retention strategies for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Oversee performance management programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate career development processes for all salaried team members, ensuring visibility, consistency, and alignment with organizational capability needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
• Support resolving complex employee relations issues with fairness and consistency.
• Drive team engagement through events, recognition, communication, and feedback strategies.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA and EEOC regulations.
• Manage HRIS systems, ensuring accurate data/analytics to support decision-making.
• Assist in change management efforts, including organizational redesign, communication planning, and leader readiness.
• Efficiently allocate HR budgets, staffing, and department resources effectively.

Skills

Partnership building

People analytics

Communication/interpersonal

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's in HR/BA or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

Workday

SAP

LMS

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. in Ohio is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with plant leadership and oversee HR operations in our manufacturing environment.

You will drive employee engagement, ensure compliance, and support workforce development to meet business goals while maintaining a safe, high‑performing team. You will coach leaders, manage talent programs for salaried and hourly staff, lead recruitment and performance management, and guide succession planning and workforce