We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead core people operations for a manufacturing organization based in Perrysburg, Ohio. This role guides HR support across multiple locations, strengthens employee programs, and ensures personnel practices align with business priorities. The position also plays a key role in workforce planning, compliance oversight, reporting, and the effective administration of payroll and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day HR operations across headquarters and additional company locations, ensuring consistent application of policies, processes, and employee support practices.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting coordination, hiring decisions, internal movement, separation activities, and select employment offer negotiations when exceptions are needed.
- Maintain accurate employee and applicant records while overseeing HR documentation, required forms, and data integrity across HRIS and related systems.
- Design and roll out training initiatives for HR team members, leaders, and employees, while partnering with department managers to identify development priorities.
- Lead performance management and employee relations efforts by guiding corrective action processes, supporting documentation standards, and helping leaders handle workplace concerns fairly and consistently.
- Serve as a trusted resource for conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employee communication, while ensuring sensitive matters are documented appropriately.
- Oversee payroll-related processes and system accuracy, support reporting obligations and year-end documentation, and provide backup assistance for payroll processing when required.
- Administer benefits and retirement programs, coordinate renewals and vendor relationships, monitor enrollment activity and billing accuracy, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and privacy standards.
- Manage workers’ compensation administration and monitor system interfaces and data feeds that support HR, payroll, and benefits operations.
- Prepare HR reports, provide analysis upon request, and participate in audits to support compliance and informed business decisions.
- 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership responsibility in a multi-site environment.
- Strong background in employee relations, HR administration, and performance management practices.
- Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance requirements, payroll processes, and benefits administration.
- Experience using HRIS platforms and related systems to maintain accurate employee data and support reporting.
- Ability to lead and develop HR staff while collaborating effectively with managers and executive leadership.
- Demonstrated skill in handling confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting.