Human Resources Manager

Job Overview:

The Human Resources Manager is a business partner who manages and sustains the day-to-day HR and operational programs of our manufacturing facility located in Sebring, FL. Reporting to the HR Director with dotted-line accountability to the Site Manager, this role owns established employee processes, recruiting & onboarding, and safety programs, ensuring they run smoothly and consistently. As a key liaison between corporate and plant teams, the role maintains a stable, positive workplace culture, supports supervisors and employees through change, and keeps engagement initiatives on track to help our plant, and its people, continue to thrive.

Responsibilities:

HR processes

• Oversee the attendance program, including tracking points, communicating status to supervisors and employees, and delivering discipline utilizing established process. 
• Administer the hourly employee incentive/bonus program (safety, attendance, team development, and quality KPIs), including monthly KPI tracking and payout determinations.
• Coordinate weekly shift coverage and roster bridge scheduling, including PTO monitoring and shift adjustments.
• Partner with supervisors to administer stair-step wage progression program.
• Help with employee benefits inquiries and processes. Coordinate wellness activities.
• Support response to incidents/accidents by coordinating medical treatment, overseeing post-incident drug testing and coordinating any accommodations (e.g. light duty).
• Work with corporate HR to manage leaves of absence and return to work.

Talent acquisition and onboarding

• Manage recruiting for open positions 
• Coordinate community involvement and participation in career fairs to attract talent
• Facilitate pre-boarding background checks and drug screening
• Own the established new hire onboarding program — including 30/90-day admin and supervisor reviews, supervisor scorecards, and the operator training pathway — and maintain operator manuals and tool kits.

Plant administrative support

• Order and pick up supplies, coordinate lunches/holiday celebrations.
• Maintain daily spend tracker.
• Reconcile P-Card receipts monthly for assigned users.

Plant culture and engagement

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and stable plant culture through engagement initiatives, particularly during periods of change or growth.
• Serve as a resource for employee concerns, address employee relations issues and foster a positive workplace environment.
• Provide training and development support for supervisors to enhance leadership skills.
• Partner with the Site Manager to plan and deliver plantwide communications, including all-hands updates and employee recognition programs. 

Employee data management

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee timecards.
• Provide workers with compensation incident details to third party administrator and support EHS in managing claims as needed.
• Respond to unemployment claims through the Florida DEO system.
• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS system and personnel files.
• Manage employee discipline and termination documentation (investigation reports, incident reports, termination letters) in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
• Track data and provide metrics for reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
• 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience maintaining HRIS-based tracking systems (e.g., Paycom) for attendance, incentive programs, timecards, and employee records
• Experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee relations
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong Analytical skills with solid business judgement.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, workers' compensation, and unemployment.