Strategic HR Partner for Manufacturing & Operations

Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet in Lansing, MI is seeking an HR Manager who will serve as trusted advisor, employee advocate, and compliance champion, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and HR policy administration.

You will manage an in‑house recruiter, partner with Plant Director and leaders on workforce planning, safety culture, and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through data‑driven HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, safety culture, and workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience supporting hourly and salaried workforces.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence leaders, and manage conflict.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data‑driven decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consultative partner to the Plant Director and department leaders.
• Support organizational development, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
• Provide guidance on change management, team dynamics, and performance culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Leadership

Communication

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Tecomet in Lansing, MI is seeking an HR Manager who will serve as trusted advisor, employee advocate, and compliance champion, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and HR policy administration.

You will manage an in‑house recruiter, partner with Plant Director and leaders on workforce planning, safety culture, and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through data‑driven HR practices.