Crucial Hire ยท 22 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Lexington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expCrucial Hire is seeking an accomplished Human Resources Manager with manufacturing experience to lead all HR functions across multiple automotive parts manufacturing facilities. This role will support a complex, non-union, high-volume production environment and partner closely with plant and operations leadership to align human capital strategies with business objectives.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Tristan Manis
Responsibilities
Direct and manage all human resource activities for multiple automotive parts manufacturing plants
Act as a strategic business partner to plant managers and operations leadership
Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management
Oversee workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried employees
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, and safety-related regulations
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with automotive parts manufacturing best practices
Support and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Manage compensation, benefits administration, and HR metrics reporting
Lead training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives
Support change management related to new programs, production launches, workforce expansions, or restructuring
Travel regularly between plant locations as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive Human Resource Management experience in automotive parts manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-plant or multi-site operations
Proven experience operating in a non-union manufacturing environment; no union negotiations or labor relations required
Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and compliance in production settings
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with operations leadership
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability manufacturing environments
Preferred
Advanced degree or professional HR certification preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance available for candidates with prior auto experience
Company
Crucial Hire
Crucial Hire is an executive search firm specialized in Human Resources placement, providing contract, contingency and retained search.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Zach Nold
CTO
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