HR Operations & Compliance Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Operations & Compliance Manager to join their growing manufacturing operation to assist leadership in developing policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with a strong background in employment law, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and confident managing complex workforce matters while supporting a safe, compliant, and employee-focused workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws, FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, employee documentation requirements, and OSHA-related workplace practices
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content aligned with manufacturing operations and legal requirements 
• Partner with plant leadership and department managers to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, attendance issues, and policy interpretation 
• Conduct workplace investigations related to employee complaints, safety concerns, harassment, misconduct, and policy violations while maintaining confidentiality and proper documentation 
• Support and administer leave management, accommodations, workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and other compliance-driven HR processes 
• Maintain accurate employee records, I-9 documentation, HRIS data, and compliance reporting in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements 
• Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance reviews related to labor laws, personnel files, safety training records, and benefits administration 
• Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollments, employee education, vendor coordination, and issue resolution 
• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and ensuring compliant hiring practices 
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs focused on workplace safety, company policies, operational procedures, and employee engagement 
• Collaborate with operations leadership to support workforce planning, retention strategies, and employee engagement initiatives in a production environment 
• Assist in developing and improving HR processes, systems, and infrastructure to support operational growth and workforce scalability 
• Support training initiatives related to compliance, workplace conduct, safety, and supervisory best practices 
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture that promotes accountability, communication, safety, and operational excellence 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered 
• Minimum of three years of HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environment 
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, wage and hour regulations, and workplace investigations 
• Experience supporting hourly workforces, shift-based operations, and high-volume recruiting preferred 
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, workers’ compensation processes, and manufacturing workplace practices strongly preferred 
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment 
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment 
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications 
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred