Human Resource Manager in Lake City, Pennsylvania at J.L. Nick & Associates

JL Nick is recruiting for an HR Manager. People are the pulse of of this food manufacturer. Where employees are offered support for their well-being including comprehensive benefits and development opportunities. Employees are valued for their perspectives, experiences and ideas. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading and executing the daily Human Resources functions for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position serves as a strategic business partner to operations while maintaining responsibility for employee relations, staffing, performance management, administration of attendance records, training, compliance, employee engagement and execution of HR processes.

The HR Manager is expected to provide strong leadership, sound judgment, urgency, and independent decision-making while supporting both hourly production employees and facility leadership. Success in this role requires the ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs in a manufacturing environment operating multiple shifts.

Responsibilities:
Employee Relations & Leadership:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Conduct employee investigations and resolve employee relations concerns.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders regarding policy application, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and workplace issue investigations.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Escalate significant employee relations matters appropriately while resolving routine issues independently.

Staffing & Recruitment

• Coordinate staffing agency relationships and temporary workforce management.
• Conduct interviews and assist hiring managers with candidate selection.
• Oversee onboarding and new hire orientation processes.
• Monitor staffing levels and turnover trends and develop action plans as needed.
• Manage full cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.

Performance Management

• Support supervisors with employee coaching, counseling, and corrective action.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in performance management practices.
• Maintain documentation related to disciplinary actions and employee performance.
• Assist with performance review processes.

Attendance & Timekeeping

• Oversee attendance management and policy administration.
• Ensure accurate application of attendance point systems.
• Monitor timekeeping compliance and support payroll processes.
• Assist leadership in resolving timecard exceptions and attendance concerns.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training programs and maintain training records.
• Support cross-training initiatives and workforce development plans.
• Assist in leadership development and supervisor training programs.
• Monitor training compliance requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain employee files and HR records.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and unemployment processes.
• Conduct investigations related to workplace incidents and employee complaints.
• Support safety initiatives and employee wellness programs.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Lead employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Conduct stay interviews and analyze turnover trends.
• Assist with employee communication programs and engagement committees.
• Support company culture initiatives and retention strategies.

HR Administration

• Maintain HRIS systems and employee data accuracy.
• Generate reports and analyze workforce metrics.
• Process payroll and support auditing activities.
• Manage HR documentation and reporting requirements.

Leadership Expectations

The HR Manager is expected to:

• Demonstrate a high level of urgency and responsiveness.
• Effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making.
• Lead through influence and partnership.
• Communicate professionally and effectively at all levels.
• Exhibit strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proactively identify problems and implement solutions.
• Support business objectives while maintaining compliance and employee trust.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• 2+ years of HR leadership or management experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting hourly workforces in a multi-shift environment preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Employee relations investigations
• Performance management
• Employment law compliance
• Recruiting and staffing
• Attendance management
• HRIS systems (Paycor, UKG, iSolved, or similar)
• Payroll support processes
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership coaching
• Training and development
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in ... or related field
• 5+ years experience in ...
• Experience with ...
• Effective written and verbal communication

Our client is continuing a legacy of freshness and quality, we are adding to our team to continue to build upon our past while looking forward to our future...be a part of what's to come. Contact JL Nick and Associates for more information about this position, we look forward to hearing from you.