Manager, Plant HR

As a strategic partner to plant leadership, the Plant Human Resources Manager plays a critical role in shaping a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations. This role is ideal for a proactive, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about building strong teams and inclusive workplaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• In additional to supporting our employees at our Northumberland, PA manufacturing facility and warehouse, would provide support to our US Door external and inside sales teams
• Champion consistent application of HR policies and practices through regular audits and coaching of management.
• Facilitate clear communication of goals and expectations across teams, encouraging employee involvement and ownership.
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition efforts, including internal mobility, onboarding, and retention strategies; conduct exit interviews to inform continuous improvement.
• Drive annual merit planning and compensation reviews for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; maintain accurate records and timely reporting.
• Promote Forte’s leadership development and performance management programs across the plant.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including survey deployment and action planning.
• Coach managers on effective feedback, coaching, and disciplinary practices to support employee growth and accountability.
• Maintain and evolve job descriptions, workforce planning strategies, and cross-training programs to support operational agility.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures in alignment with company values and legal requirements.
• Partner with EHS and other stakeholders to manage leave of absence cases, workers’ compensation claims, and return-to-work processes.
• Administer attendance management programs and support payroll and benefits compliance.
• Model and reinforce Forte’s core values and principles at all levels of the organization.
• Participate in company-wide HR initiatives and special projects as part of Forte’s ongoing transformation and growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of HR supervisory / management responsibilities in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive employee matters.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions aligned with company policies and legal standards.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.