Human Resources Manager - Plant

The Plant Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing strategic and hands-on HR support to the Plant Manager, salaried staff, and hourly workforce at the Rockbridge facility. This role will lead a dedicated HR team within the plant to manage daily HR operations, drive talent initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a positive and productive work environment. The Plant HR Manager will also play a key role in developing local talent pipelines by building relationships with educational institutions and implementing an apprenticeship program. This role will report directly to the Human Resources Director - US and dotted line report into the Plant Manager.

HR Leadership & Plant Support:

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Lead and develop the plant HR team to ensure effective HR service delivery to all employees.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently applied across the facility.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Oversee staffing strategies to meet plant production needs, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled hourly and salaried employees.
• Build partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, and workforce development programs to create a robust talent pipeline.
• Develop and implement an apprenticeship program to attract and train future talent for key roles.

HRIS Management & Data Integrity:

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of employee data in the HRIS system to maintain reliable reporting and analytics.
• Monitor workforce trends and provide insights to plant leadership to support data-driven decision-making.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Manage employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as company policies and safety regulations.
• Lead investigations and resolution of employee concerns in alignment with company policies.

Training & Development:

• Support leadership in identifying development opportunities for employees at all levels.
• Implement training initiatives to improve employee skills, engagement, and retention.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior experience managing HR teams and supporting both salaried and hourly employees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and ability to interpret and analyze HR data.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives forward.