Manufacturing Human Resources Manager

Job Description

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Manager who thrives in partnership with business leaders and is passionate about building strong teams, developing leaders, and driving a positive employee experience. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner, helping leaders navigate complex people matters while ensuring alignment with company goals, policies, and employment regulations.

What You’ll Do

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders across assigned business functions.
• Provide expert guidance across key HR disciplines, including performance management, talent management, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, HRIS, training and development, and EEO/AAP.
• Partner closely with HR Directors on employment law matters, performance improvement, and policy interpretation to ensure consistent and compliant practices across the organization.
• Proactively anticipate people needs and help leaders strengthen team effectiveness, productivity, and engagement.

Employee Lifecycle & Talent Support (5%)

• Collaborate with leaders to shape staffing strategies and define position requirements.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring needs.
• Support onboarding, engagement, and offboarding efforts by gathering feedback, identifying trends, and recommending improvements.
• Act as a coach and advisor to leaders, offering data-driven insights and solutions.

Training & Development (5%)

• Partner with Training & Development and business leaders to identify training needs.
• Help develop and deliver corporate, regulatory, and functional training and orientation programs.
• Leverage development opportunities across functions to improve performance and productivity.

Employee Relations & Culture (5%)

• Serve as a trusted advisor and consultant to leaders and employees on employee relations matters.
• Proactively identify and address issues while ensuring fair, consistent application of policies.
• Promote recognition, effective communication, and strong manager–employee relationships.
• Escalate and collaborate with HR Directors on complex or sensitive employee relations issues.

Performance Management & Talent Development (5%)

• Support continuous performance management practices, including goal setting, talent reviews, succession planning, and annual reviews.
• Coach leaders on delivering feedback, documenting performance, and managing improvement plans.
• Review and refine performance improvement plans to ensure clarity, fairness, and alignment with the S.M.A.R.T. model.
• Identify training, development, and experiential opportunities to optimize performance.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Administration (5%)

• Lead and oversee HR Generalists/Representatives to ensure timely and accurate HR processes.
• Partner with HR Directors and Corporate Compensation to develop and execute compensation and total rewards strategies.
• Ensure effective benefits communication and administration.
• Build, evaluate, update, and level job descriptions.
• Support EEO programs and compliance in partnership with Corporate Resources.

Safety & Workers Compensation (5%)

• Coordinate workers’ compensation efforts to minimize costs and improve outcomes.
• Participate in local safety committees and support workplace safety initiatives.
• Help drive improvements related to ergonomics, security, and emergency preparedness.

People Leadership (5%)

• Lead, develop, and mentor HR Generalists and/or Representatives.
• Manage recruitment, workload allocation, goal setting, and performance management for your team.
• Partner with senior and location leadership to create development opportunities and achieve HR and business objectives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience (preferred)
• 5–7 years of relevant HR experience
• 1–3 years of people management or supervisory experience

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training delivery skills
• High credibility with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong collaboration, influence, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000 Annually

Position is eligible for an annual bonus incentive program

Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026, after which the posting will be closed and no longer available for submissions

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, and a generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Compensation: 85000 to 100000 (USD) (YEARLY)