HR Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Antwerp, OH

Reports to: Executive Vice President

Direct Reports: Yes

FLSA Status: Salary- Exempt

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, solve problems, and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Passion for developing people, improving culture, and supporting business growth.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% between company locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience identifying, creating, and implementing solutions to increase HR’s presence and influence
• Ability to build rapport, establish trust and credibility, and provide winning solutions across all levels of employees
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as an executive business partner; coach leaders and employees to help shape a development-focused culture and positively influence others
• Ability to thrive in a progressive environment and drive a positive HR impact to all areas of the business
• Experience with change management, creative problem solving, and full project life cycle
• Capability to direct the planning of new compensation and benefits programs, improve existing programs, and supervise and monitor benefits administration
• Can proactively conduct research and analysis of organizational and market trends to drive recruiting, onboarding, and retention

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible/health savings spending accounts, 401K, paid time off, paid holidays and a profit share program

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a growing manufacturing company committed to continuous improvement.
• Join an Executive Leadership Team that values HR as a strategic business partner.
• Work in a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and employee development.
• Opportunity to grow professionally with a clear path toward future HR leadership.
• Make a meaningful impact on our employees, leaders, and organizational culture.

ABOUT THE JOB:

As the Human Resources Manager, you will partner closely with the Executive Vice President and leadership team to support the organization's people strategy while leading the day-to-day Human Resources function.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building strong relationships throughout the organization while driving consistent HR practices that support our employees and business objectives. You will serve as a trusted resource to leaders and employees, helping strengthen our culture through effective recruiting, employee relations, leadership coaching, talent development, compliance, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate is an approachable, confident HR professional who enjoys solving problems, coaching leaders, improving processes, and building a positive workplace. This role offers the opportunity to grow into increased strategic responsibility as the organization continues to evolve.

YOUR ROLE:

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees by providing guidance on employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Support leaders in developing high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, accountability, and leadership development.
• Lead recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts for hourly and salaried positions.
• Coordinate employee training, professional development, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
• Administer performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action, and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements to HR processes, policies, systems, and employee communications.
• Manage compensation administration, benefits programs, and HRIS processes in partnership with internal and external resources.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives that strengthen company culture and reinforce organizational values.
• Supervise and develop HR team members while fostering a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Quality, Finance, and other departments to support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to support informed decision-making related to hiring, turnover, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Participate as a member of the Leadership Team, contributing to business discussions and organizational planning.