Plant HR Manager/Generalist (On-Site 100k)

Lead All People Operations for a Growing Manufacturing Plant

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-driven Plant HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR point of contact for our Orion, MI manufacturing facility. This role functions as the on-site HR lead, supporting employees, partnering with plant leadership, and collaborating closely with our corporate HR team to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-focused operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys owning the full spectrum of HR activities without direct reports. You’ll manage your own schedule, juggle multiple priorities, and become the “go-to” trusted resource for all things people-related at the plant.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the on-site HR lead, overseeing the full range of plant-level HR functions, including:

• Employee relations support, coaching, and guidance for hourly and salaried employees
• New-hire onboarding, orientation, and workforce integration
• Talent acquisition partnership (local recruiting activities close alignment with corporate TA)
• Employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
• HR policy interpretation and application
• Leave of absence administration and benefits coordination (in partnership with corporate HR)
• Accurate and timely HR records, reporting, and compliance documentation
• Performance management support and coaching for plant leaders
• Support safety programs, training, and incident documentation
• Partner with corporate HR on programs, data requests, and people initiatives
• Serve as the communication bridge between hourly staff, plant leadership, and corporate HR

Who Thrives in This Role

You’ll excel in this position if you are:

• Exceptionally organized with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage a constantly shifting workload
• A clear, confident communicator who can tailor messaging to employees, supervisors, engineers, and corporate leaders
• Proactive and resourceful, able to anticipate issues and address them before they escalate
• Comfortable as a “department of one,” owning all HR tasks independently while collaborating closely with corporate
• Approachable, trustworthy, and empathetic, with a service-oriented mindset
• Strong in follow-through—nothing slips through the cracks

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5 years of HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and documentation skills
• High emotional intelligence and a commitment to building a positive workplace culture
• Ability to partner effectively with multiple stakeholders across the plant and corporate offices

Why Join Us

• High visibility and autonomy., you own the HR function for the plant
• A strong, supportive corporate HR team ready to partner with you
• Opportunity to directly influence plant culture and people operations
• Stable, growing company with a continuous improvement mindset
• Make an impact every single day in a dynamic manufacturing setting