Human Resources (HR) Manager

HR Manager

West Central Minnesota | Manufacturing

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced HR Manager for a highly visible site leadership role. This is an opportunity to own HR strategy for a manufacturing facility of approximately 500 employees, while partnering closely with plant leadership to shape workforce strategy, culture, engagement, and employee relations.

This is not a traditional office-based HR role. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on HR leader who enjoys building relationships on the production floor, coaching leaders, navigating complex employee relations matters, and driving meaningful improvements across an hourly workforce.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary HR partner to plant leadership and frontline supervisors
• Lead strategic and day-to-day HR initiatives for a manufacturing facility of approximately 500 employees
• Develop and execute strategies around employee engagement, retention, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development
• Coach leaders through performance management, employee relations, investigations, and organizational challenges
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters
• Analyze workforce and compensation data to identify trends and recommend solutions
• Lead change management initiatives and drive adoption across the facility
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring strategy, interviewing, and onboarding
• Build strong relationships with both salaried and hourly employees through a visible, approachable leadership style
• Partner with broader HR leadership on enterprise-wide initiatives and programs

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• Previous HR leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, agriculture, food production, or similar environment
• Experience supporting a mid-sized manufacturing facility and partnering directly with plant/operations leadership
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience
• Demonstrated success improving engagement, retention, and workforce performance
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Experience with Workday or another enterprise HRIS preferred

Why Candidates Are Interested

• Own HR strategy for an entire manufacturing operation
• High-visibility leadership role with direct influence on plant culture and workforce engagement
• Close partnership with plant and senior leadership
• Collaborative, relationship-driven environment
• Strong sense of community and employee pride
• Opportunity to contribute to broader organizational HR initiatives

Work Arrangement

• Primarily onsite at the manufacturing facility
• Remote flexibility on Fridays after onboarding and training, when business needs permit
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Compensation & Benefits

Target hiring range: $130,000–$135,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Additional benefits include:

• Annual bonus opportunity, historically near target payout
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Employee discount program

Compensation

$103,000.00-$135,000.00 Yearly

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