What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Apex Placement & Consulting?
Ready to lead HR initiatives, support plant operations, and help shape a positive workplace culture? This opportunity puts you at the heart of a growing manufacturing environment where people and performance truly matter. APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an outstanding manufacturing company in Sturgis, MI looking to add a Human Resources Manager (Plant) to their team. This person will oversee all HR functions for the plant, supporting leadership, employees, compliance, culture, and continuous improvement. Keep reading for more details!
What's in it for you:
- Full-time, onsite role
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Direct hire position - join the company's team from day one
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision401(k), Paid holidays and vacation
- Opportunity to lead HR strategy and plant-level people initiatives
What your day will look like:
- Oversee all HR policies, procedures, and handbook administration for the plant
- Manage onboarding, HRIS updates, benefits, and compliance requirements
- Support employee relations, culture-building, and communication efforts
- Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, safety, and training
- Partner with EHS teams on safety programs and documentation
- Coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and community involvement
- Lead and develop HR team members
- Support recruiting, development, and performance processes
- Participate in special projects and plant-wide initiatives
What we are looking for:
- 5 years of Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of compliance, employee relations, and HR operations
- HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) a plus
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
- Ability to build trust, support positive culture, and collaborate with all levels
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with high accountability
At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we're excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.