Human Resources (HR) Manager
Job Description
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
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
