We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support manufacturing operations in Naples, Florida through a Contract assignment. This role will serve as a key HR partner for a local facility while also providing guidance to a smaller nearby site, helping leaders and employees navigate day-to-day people matters in a fast-paced environment. The position is primarily onsite and calls for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution across employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and HR administration. This could be a contract-to-hire sitution for the right fit.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with site leadership to shape HR plans that support business priorities, workforce stability, and overall organizational effectiveness.
- Lead day-to-day employee relations matters by advising managers, addressing workplace concerns, and helping resolve conflicts across hourly and salaried employee populations.
- Manage site-level hiring activity for hourly positions, coordinating recruiting efforts to meet operational needs and backfill attrition-driven openings.
- Administer performance management processes by supporting goal setting, evaluations, coaching conversations, and employee development planning.
- Oversee compensation and benefits activities, including pay administration, incentive programs, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Track and manage leave cases and other employee transactions across HR systems such as Workday and benefits platforms, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up.
- Maintain compliant HR practices by monitoring employment laws, safeguarding employee records, and supporting policy adherence across multiple shifts.
- Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics for leadership, including trends related to turnover, hiring activity, engagement, and other key indicators.
- Provide HR support across more than one facility and collaborate with managers at each location, with potential travel as business needs evolve.
- At least 7 years of Human Resources experience, including 2 or more years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated strength in employee relations, including conflict resolution, coaching, and advising leaders in complex workplace situations.
- Experience supporting recruiting efforts, particularly for hourly or operations-based roles.
- Background in manufacturing or other fast-paced operational environments with diverse employee populations and multiple shifts.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain highly hands-on with tactical HR responsibilities.
- Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday is preferred, along with exposure to benefits or leave administration platforms.
- Strong emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to build trust with employees and leadership.