HR Manager

Job Summary

The HR Manager (Generalist) is responsible for leading and managing all human resource functions to support the organization's business objectives in a manufacturing environment. This role oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, training and development, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of labor laws, and experience supporting both production and office-based employees.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for production, technical, supervisory, and administrative positions.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate assessments, and hiring decisions.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.

Employee Relations

• Foster positive employee relations and maintain a productive work environment.
• Investigate employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Advise managers on employee performance and behavioral issues.
• Promote employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Performance Management

• Implement and monitor the company's performance management process.
• Support department managers in setting performance objectives and conducting evaluations.
• Recommend development plans and succession planning initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Coordinate payroll-related HR activities with the Finance or Payroll team.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and recommend competitive compensation practices.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across departments.
• Develop and coordinate employee training and leadership development programs.
• Monitor training effectiveness and compliance with mandatory training requirements.

HR Policies & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, occupational health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics for management.

HR Operations

• Supervise HR staff and ensure efficient HR service delivery.
• Oversee attendance, leave administration, employee records, and HR systems.
• Support organizational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits and ensure HR documentation is complete and compliant.

Manufacturing HR Support

• Partner with production leaders to address workforce planning and staffing requirements.
• Support shift-based operations and workforce scheduling as needed.
• Help maintain a productive, safe, and compliant workplace.
• Assist in implementing employee engagement programs for plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an HR Manager, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience covering multiple HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employee relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Experience handling both rank-and-file and supervisory employees.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ISO-certified or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional HR certification is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and People Management
• Employee Relations
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Labor Law Compliance
• Communication and Negotiation
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement