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MAT Holdings

Makes vehicle parts, air tools and fencing

Human Resources Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Shannon, MS, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent experience instead of a degree.
  • At least three years of human resources experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment, including recruitment, employee relations, workers' compensation, safety training, and support of workplace safety initiatives; this experience is described as preferred.
  • Solid understanding of labor laws and regulations.
  • Experience handling highly confidential information while maintaining discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Ability to work independently of day-to-day supervision and handle multiple projects and shifting deadlines and priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain employment records confidentially, accurately, and on time, including new hire paperwork, benefit forms, and change notices.
  • Update the HRIS for HR, benefits, and payroll processing, and compile reports from the database as needed.
  • Conduct new hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and other training sessions as needed.
  • Coordinate employee relations issues to support prompt and appropriate resolution.
  • Maintain weekly, monthly, and annual metrics.
  • Assist with writing communications and ensure they are interpreted accurately and applied consistently.
  • Assist with workers' compensation claims management by communicating with claims handlers, employees, and site management.
  • Partner with Operations and EH&S to reinforce warehouse safety policies, support safety training and incident investigations, monitor corrective actions, and promote safe work practices involving material-handling equipment, pedestrian traffic, and housekeeping.
  • Devise programs for operational improvement, including recognition, morale, and safety programs.
  • Conduct exit interviews and complete paperwork for departing employees.
  • Assist with facilitating the annual performance management process.
Desired Qualifications
  • PHR or SPHR certification.

About the company

MAT Holdings manufactures vehicle components and home improvement products for automakers, equipment makers, retailers and distributors. Its automotive businesses make cast iron parts, brake components and suspension systems, while its consumer operations produce air compressors, power equipment, fencing and garden accessories. Brands such as Gabriel, Powermate and YardGard connect the group's manufacturing businesses with vehicle owners, contractors and households. The company earns revenue from product sales and also runs logistics services that move goods to retailers and distribution centers. Founded in 1984, the family-owned group is headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Long Grove, IL

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Learning has formal support: MAT lists tuition reimbursement and structured mentorship among its career programs.
  • Engineers work with physical prototypes: MAT Foundry teams have rapid prototype manufacturing and casting simulations.
  • Replacement sales reach niche vehicles: MAT sells shock absorbers for all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

What critics are saying

  • Coordination crosses borders: MAT Vehicle Group links 44 locations across 12 countries.
  • Factory work is physical: Dallas punch press operators lift 15-25 pounds throughout their shifts.
  • Some maintenance work runs overnight: a Rome, Georgia, maintenance role has a shift ending at 3:30 a.m.

What makes MAT Holdings unique

  • Local businesses retain control: MAT describes its member companies as independently operated.
  • Brake development extends beyond stopping: MAT engineers model component vibration to reduce brake noise.
  • MAT Industries serves other brands too: its compressor factories manufacture private-label products alongside its own labels.

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