HR Manager

The HR Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations while ensuring consistency in HR practices, employee support, supervisor guidance, and operational execution. This role serves as the direct leader for HR staff across all sites and acts as the operational bridge between the CHRO and site-level HR support.

The HR Manager partners closely with the CHRO to support organizational goals, improve consistency and accountability, and ensure HR processes effectively support business operations across all locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Operations Leadership

• Manage day-to-day HR operations across Georgia, Kentucky, and California locations
• Provide direct leadership, guidance, and support to HR staff across all sites
• Assist in developing and implementing HR processes, procedures, and operational improvements
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of HR initiatives and deliverables

Supervisor & Leadership Support

• Serve as a primary HR resource for supervisors and operational leadership
• Provide coaching and guidance related to employee relations, performance management, communication, and policy application
• Support supervisors in addressing workplace concerns and employee issues effectively and consistently
• Promote accountability and leadership consistency across all locations

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Support employee relations efforts across all locations
• Conduct or assist with employee investigations, documentation reviews, and issue resolution
• Partner with the CHRO on complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee matters
• Ensure consistency in documentation, disciplinary practices, and policy application across sites
• Identify trends and proactively address recurring workplace concerns

HR Team Leadership

• Lead, support, and develop HR team members across all locations
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of HR staff
• Foster collaboration, communication, and consistency within the HR team
• Conduct regular follow-ups and check-ins with HR staff regarding workload, priorities, and operational needs

Compliance and Process Consistency

• Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
• Promote consistency in HR practices across all locations
• Partner with HRIS/UKG support functions to ensure processes and workflows are properly maintained
• Assist with audits, reporting, documentation reviews, and HR process administration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a multi-site or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience supporting employee relations and leadership coaching
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple locations
• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws preferred

Key Competencies:

• Team development
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Organizational and operational awareness
• Accountability and follow-through
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism