Temporary HR Manager

Lever1; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Manufacturing Company is seeking a Temporary HR Manager to lead onsite HR operations while the current HR Manager is on leave. The role supports a 200+ employee manufacturing environment across locations and a three-shift operation.

The ideal candidate will provide hands-on HR leadership, manage employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and compliance with federal/state laws, and support safety and engagement initiatives during the October–February assignment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR professional with manufacturing experience.
• Capable of handling multiple sites and three shifts.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, EEO, Title VII and ERISA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support across multiple locations and a three-shift operation.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, policies, and HR best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues and workplace investigations through resolution.
• Lead full-cycle production recruiting and oversee outsourced recruiting resources.
• Support benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain new hire documentation, including pre-employment requirements, offers, verifications, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, EEO, Title VII, and ERISA.
• Support employee engagement, safety, and other HR initiatives and projects as needed.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Full-cycle recruitment

Policy compliance

Onboarding & offboarding

Investigations

Safety programs

Job description

Temporary HR Manager | North Kansas City Manufacturing Company

October–February | Onsite 4 Days/Week

Lever1 has been retained to recruit a Temporary HR Manager for a 200+ employee manufacturing company in North Kansas City. This position will provide onsite HR leadership while the current HR Manager is on a leave of absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support across multiple locations and a three-shift operation.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, policies, and HR best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues and workplace investigations through resolution.
• Lead full-cycle production recruiting and oversee outsourced recruiting resources.
• Support benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain new hire documentation, including pre-employment requirements, offers, verifications, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, EEO, Title VII, and ERISA.
• Support employee engagement, safety, and other HR initiatives and projects as needed.
• North Kansas City location
• Approximately 200+ employees
• Must have flexibility to support a multi-site, three-shift manufacturing environment
• Temporary assignment: October through February

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on HR professional who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can quickly build credibility with managers and employees.