Human Resources Manager

HR Manager - Operations

Asheville, NC - Relocation available

Human Resources Manager plays a key role in supporting and partnering with manufacturing leadership to drive HR strategies and solutions in a non-unionized environment. You will serve as the senior HR leader for one facility providing strategic and hands-on HR leadership in support of organizational transformation and growth. This leader will play a pivotal role in change management, employee engagement, and cultural integration, aligning people strategies with business priorities in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with operations leadership to align HR strategies with business goals in a manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to implement staffing, development, and continuous improvement strategies
• Lead HR transformation at the plant, supporting a shift from an “old school personnel” mindset to a proactive, strategic HR partnership model
• Oversee an HR Coordinator handling day-to-day HR administration while remaining highly visible on the plant floor and accessible to employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, including some years in manufacturing
• Proven track record as a trusted advisor to plant or operations leadership; skilled at influencing across all levels.
• Hands-on approach with a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and workforce analytics