HR Manager

Human Resources Manager Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions within a manufacturing/production environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership to support operational goals, maintain compliance, improve employee engagement, and ensure a safe, productive, and respectful workplace for both hourly and salaried employees. Must have a servant heart and love people. We are only as good as our employees feel!

• Act as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried employees across production departments
• Address employee concerns, conduct workplace investigations, and manage disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and employment law
• Support supervisors and managers with performance management, coaching, attendance issues, and corrective action
• Promote a positive shop-floor culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and respect
• Engage with employees

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing roles including production, skilled trades, maintenance, and supervision
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires, ensuring safety and policy compliance
• Maintain job descriptions aligned with operational needs and physical job requirements

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA-related HR practices
• Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support safety initiatives, training, and incident documentation
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures specific to a manufacturing environment
• Maintain accurate employee files, training records, and HR documentation

• Coordinate training programs for production employees on attendance and leadership development
• Support supervisor and lead training to strengthen frontline leadership effectiveness
• Assist with succession planning and workforce development initiatives

• Assist with benefits administration and employee benefits communication
• Support wage reviews, shift differentials, overtime policies, and incentive programs
• Oversee timekeeping and attendance policies in coordination with payroll

• Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, safety trends, and employee engagement
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to retention, productivity, and morale
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with production goals

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Or 4-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
• Experience supporting work forces and frontline supervisors
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
• Experience in high-volume or multi-shift manufacturing environments
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
• Experience partnering with safety and operations teams

• Practical, hands-on HR leadership
• Strong judgment and decision-making
• Ability to build trust on the production floor
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable handling sensitive employee matters

• Frequent interaction on the production floor
• Exposure to manufacturing conditions (noise, PPE requirements, varying temperatures)
• Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend availability to support production schedules

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Start planning for your future today.
• Paid Weekly – Enjoy the convenience of weekly paychecks.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Available after 90 days of employment.
• At Sea Fox, you’re more than just a team member, you’re part of our family. – Built by our family, for your family. Come join the Sea Fox Family today!