Human Resource Manager

Interim Site HR Manager – 90-Day Assignment

📍 Location: Horse Cave, KY

💼 Position Type: Interim / Contract

⏰ Expected Duration: Approximately 90 days (with opportunity to become DH)

🚨 Immediate Need – Ready-to-Start Candidates Encouraged to Apply

We are seeking an experienced Site HR Manager to provide interim HR leadership at a manufacturing facility for approximately 90 days while the organization evaluates the long-term structure of the role.

Important: This is being recruited as an interim position only at this time. There is not currently an active search for a permanent/direct-hire Site HR Manager. That said, circumstances could potentially change for the right individual once in the role, but candidates should approach this opportunity with the expectation that the initial assignment is approximately 90 days.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR leader who can step in quickly, build relationships, provide immediate leadership, and keep the HR function moving effectively during a period of transition.

What You'll Do

As the Site HR Manager, you will serve as a strategic HR partner to site leadership and employees while leading a team of HR professionals.

Business Partnership

• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, challenges, and workforce needs
• Coach leaders on employee and people-related matters
• Translate business needs into effective HR solutions
• Support execution of the site people strategy
• Build and reinforce a positive, people-first culture

Change & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a champion for organizational and cultural change
• Coach leaders through change and employee engagement
• Help reduce resistance and drive continuous improvement
• Identify HR/organizational development opportunities that support business performance

Talent & Development

• Ensure the right talent is in the right roles
• Partner with leaders on talent management and development
• Support organizational design and workforce planning
• Coach managers on employee development and performance
• Assess and deliver training initiatives

Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Guide leaders through performance management, coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary matters
• Partner with Legal and leadership on complex employee relations issues and investigations
• Support compensation and annual merit processes
• Oversee hourly recruiting and labor-related metrics
• Oversee payroll reconciliation and accuracy
• Lead/oversee the hourly training program and training department

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous people leadership/management experience
• Broad knowledge of HR practices, procedures, and employment laws
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence leaders at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution
• Strong judgment, integrity, and decision-making skills
• Experience working effectively through organizational change
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running . The successful candidate will be a confident, hands-on HR leader who is comfortable stepping into an established manufacturing environment, quickly building credibility with leadership and employees, addressing employee relations matters, and leading the HR team through the immediate needs of the business.

If you're an experienced manufacturing HR leader who is available to step into an interim assignment immediately, we'd love to connect.

📩 Apply today or message me directly to learn more about the opportunity.