What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Tate Metalworks Inc?
Role Summary
This is a hands-on HR role supporting field, shop, and office employees. The HR Manager oversees hiring, onboarding, benefits administration in Employee Navigator, ADP employee setup, employee records, employee relations, and works closely with supervisors to support communication and documentation. This role also manages workers’ compensation decisions and coordinates return-to-work plans. This is an on-site position based in Spartanburg.
Key Responsibilities
• Recruit, interview, and onboard field, shop, and office employees.
• Set up and maintain employee records in Employee Navigator and ADP.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k)/Roth).
• Maintain accurate employee files and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Support supervisors with coaching documentation and communication follow-through.
• Review and verify payroll-related inputs for accuracy; accounting performs payroll processing and job costing.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
• Support employee morale through regular appreciation and engagement efforts.
• Work with leadership to strengthen communication and alignment across the team.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years HR experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction strongly preferred.
• Relevant military leadership experience may be considered.
• Comfortable working directly with field, shop, and leadership teams.
• Strong communication and follow-through abilities.
• Desire to learn, improve, and adapt — recognizing that not everything is black and white.
Culture & Work Style Expectations
We work as a team here. Humility, ownership, problem-solving, accountability, and a willingness to learn matter. We avoid drama and excuses. We try to get better every day and support each other in that effort.