Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location: Connersville, Indiana

Compensation: Up to $120,000 base salary

About the Role

Workspire is partnering with a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven manufacturing and infrastructure platform to identify an HR Manager based in Connersville, Indiana.

This role will serve as the primary people partner for the Connersville operation, working closely with plant leadership, managers, and employees to support a safe, productive, and engaged workplace. The HR Manager will lead day-to-day site HR operations while helping build consistent, scalable practices across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, workforce planning, and employee communication.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR leader who is comfortable moving between the plant floor and leadership conversations and brings sound judgment to a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

HR Leadership & Employee Relations

Serve as the primary HR partner for plant leadership, managers, and employees at the Connersville site

Build trusted relationships across hourly and salaried teams through a visible, responsive presence in the operation

Coach managers on performance, attendance, corrective action, conflict resolution, and employee development

Lead workplace investigations and sensitive employee matters with fairness, discretion, and consistency

Help foster a culture of accountability, communication, collaboration, and operational excellence

Recruiting & Workforce Planning

Lead recruiting and hiring for hourly, skilled-trades, plant, and professional roles supporting the site

Partner with plant leaders to anticipate headcount needs tied to production plans, growth, and workforce changes

Build practical talent pipelines through community partnerships, local schools, trade programs, referrals, and other sourcing channels

Strengthen candidate experience, manager communication, selection practices, and onboarding consistency

Use workforce data and hiring activity to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

HR Operations, Compliance & Programs

Manage core site HR processes, including onboarding, employee records, policy administration, leave coordination, and offboarding

Partner with payroll, benefits, and external providers to maintain accurate employee information and resolve employee questions

Ensure site practices comply with federal, state, and local employment requirements as well as company policies

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to headcount, turnover, attendance, hiring, and employee relations

Support the rollout and adoption of company-wide HR systems, policies, programs, and process improvements

Communication, Engagement & Change

Communicate policies, programs, and workplace expectations clearly across the site

Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and development initiatives aligned with plant needs

Act as a bridge between employees, site leadership, and the broader People team

Support organizational change, business growth, and integration activity with practical, people-centered solutions

What We're Looking For

5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including meaningful responsibility for employee relations and site-level HR operations

Professional fluency in English and Spanish required, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages across written and verbal settings

Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, construction, or similar operational workforce strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience partnering with both hourly and salaried employee populations

Strong background in employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruiting, compliance, and manager coaching

Ability to operate independently, prioritize competing needs, and follow through in a lean, fast-paced environment

Practical knowledge of HR systems, payroll and benefits processes, employee records, and workforce reporting

Strong judgment, empathy, communication skills, and the ability to build credibility at every level of the organization

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred

SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

Opportunity to lead the people function for a key manufacturing operation within a growing organization

Direct partnership with plant leadership and the VP of People and Culture

Meaningful ownership of employee experience, workforce strategy, and scalable HR practices

Exposure to business growth, organizational change, and potential integration activity

Base salary up to $120,000, based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Workspire Insight

At Workspire, we partner exclusively with organizations that value experienced leadership, operational discipline, and long term investment in talent. Every opportunity we represent is vetted for impact, advancement potential, and cultural alignment because where and how you work matters.

EEO Statement

Workspire and our client partners are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.