Human Resources (HR) Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location: North Royalton Area
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company Size: Approximately 125 Employees
Compensation: $85,000–$110,000 Base Salary Discretionary Performance Bonus

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a growing, multi-location organization of approximately 125 employees. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the CEO, this individual will be responsible for employee relations, performance management, compensation planning, workforce development, and company culture.

This is a highly visible, standalone HR leadership role requiring someone comfortable managing both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day responsibilities. As the company continues to grow, there are plans to add an HR Generalist or Assistant within the next year.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Management: Oversee employee evaluations, annual reviews, merit increases, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and employee development initiatives.
• Compensation & Wage Analysis: Evaluate salary structures, hourly wages, internal pay equity, and industry compensation trends to maintain competitive pay practices.
• Employee Relations & Retention: Build strong relationships with employees and leadership, resolve workplace concerns, and develop strategies to improve retention and engagement.
• Recruitment & Workforce Development: Support recruiting efforts, establish relationships with technical schools and trade programs, and develop a pipeline of skilled talent.
• Training & Onboarding: Develop and improve onboarding procedures, employee training programs, and professional development initiatives.
• Company Culture: Serve as a champion of company culture, employee engagement, accountability, and organizational values.
• Multi-Site HR Management: Provide HR support across multiple locations, including occasional travel to facilities in Texas and California.
• HR Reporting & Analytics: Provide the CFO and CEO with regular reporting on headcount, compensation, turnover, staffing gaps, and projected workforce needs using HR metrics and KPIs.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Manage daily HR operations, employee policies, documentation, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally including HR management responsibilities.
• Experience supporting a small to mid-sized organization, preferably in a manufacturing, technical, or service-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, compensation, performance management, and employment compliance.
• Experience developing HR metrics, workforce planning reports, and compensation analysis.
• Comfortable operating independently while partnering directly with executive leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to company locations.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Base Salary: $85,000–$110,000 annually.
• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on overall company performance.
• Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to build and develop the HR function, with anticipated support from an HR Generalist or Assistant within approximately 12 months.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive, approachable, and business-minded HR professional who enjoys being involved with employees, building strong relationships, and creating structure within a growing organization. Someone who can confidently operate as a one-person HR department today while helping shape the company's future HR strategy.