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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER IN MUSKEGON, MI
SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc., located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with a Metro Detroit office in Brighton, MI, is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state of Bavaria, Germany. We are currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family with sales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and in Asia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways.
Job Overview
Leads and oversees all Human Resources functions for U.S. plant operations, ensuring operational HR excellence, workforce stability, and legal compliance, while acting as a strategic business partner to plant leadership.
essential Function:
HR Operations Leadership
Education
Please e-mail
HR.Mus@SCHERDEL.com
for all hiring inquiries.
We are looking forward to your application!
YOUR
CAREER
IN THE
SCHERDELFamily
JOB POSTING
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER IN MUSKEGON, MI
SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc., located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with a Metro Detroit office in Brighton, MI, is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state of Bavaria, Germany. We are currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family with sales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and in Asia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways.
Job Overview
Leads and oversees all Human Resources functions for U.S. plant operations, ensuring operational HR excellence, workforce stability, and legal compliance, while acting as a strategic business partner to plant leadership.
essential Function:
HR Operations Leadership
- Lead end-to-end HR service delivery across assigned U.S. plant(s)
- Ensure execution excellence in workforce administration, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR systems accuracy
- Standardize HR processes aligned with NA and Corporate HR
- Partner with plant leadership on workforce strategies
- Support organizational design and workforce planning
- Analyze workforce trends (turnover, absenteeism, productivity)
- Manage investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
- Oversee performance management processes
- Ensure policy consistency and risk mitigation
- Ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA)
- Maintain audit readiness and documentation
- Partner with NA Talent Acquisition for hiring strategies
- Support onboarding and retention initiatives
- Manage HR Business Partner and HR Coordinator
- Develop team capabilities and performance
- Partner with EHS to support safety programs and compliance
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
- Drive HR process improvements and support operational efficiency
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required
- HR certification preferred
- 7–10 years HR experience
- 3–5 years in manufacturing HR leadership
- Knowledge of U.S. labor laws
- HRIS experience
- Data analytics and reporting
- Manufacturing environment
- Fast-paced with shop floor presence
- Infrequent travel required
Please e-mail
HR.Mus@SCHERDEL.com
for all hiring inquiries.
We are looking forward to your application!