HR Manager
Location: South Bend, IN
Position Title: Human Resources Manager
Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes for the South Bendfacility. This role supports business operations through recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, compensation, and benefits administration. The HR Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership while fostering a positive, productive, and compliant workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Staffing
- Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and orientation processes
- Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs
- Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions
- Maintain relationships with staffing agencies, schools, and community organizations
Employee Relations
- Promote a positive and inclusive work environment
- Investigate and resolve employee concerns and workplace issues
- Counsel managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
- Support employee engagement and retention initiatives
Performance Management
- Coordinate annual performance reviews and goal-setting processes
- Assist managers with employee development and corrective action procedures
- Provide coaching and guidance on leadership and employee management
Compliance & Policies
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Maintain employee files and HR records in accordance with regulations
- Update and administer company policies, handbooks, and HR procedures
- Support workplace safety and OSHA compliance initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
- Administer employee benefits programs and answer employee questions
- Assist with wage analysis, compensation planning, and payroll coordination
- Support leave management, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims
Training & Development
- Coordinate employee training programs and leadership development initiatives
- Identify training needs and recommend improvement opportunities
- Support succession planning and workforce development efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience
- Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and team-building abilities
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through