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Imagineering Finishing Technologies · 1 day ago

People and Culture Manager

South Bend, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Imagineering Finishing Technologies is a leading metal finishing company dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to clients. The People & Culture Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture while managing employee relations and recruitment efforts.

ConsultingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware

Hiring Manager

Tasha C.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day People & Culture operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment practices

Coach and mentor People & Culture Generalists and Assistants, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, documentation, and compliance

Serve as the escalation point for mid-level employee relations matters, including performance concerns, interpersonal conflicts, attendance issues, and policy violations

Partner with site and functional leadership to address workforce challenges, ensuring timely, fair, and well-documented resolutions

Reinforce manager accountability by coaching leaders on handling first-line employee issues and appropriate escalation

Lead and coordinate recruitment efforts across locations, including oversight of full-cycle recruiting activities, interviewing practices, and onboarding execution

Partner with the Director on workforce planning, headcount changes, and talent acquisition strategies aligned with operational needs

Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of staffing, hiring, and turnover metrics

Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and terminations

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple locations and EINs

Oversee development, maintenance, and execution of the company’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), including coordination with external vendors as applicable

Manage and submit required compliance reporting, including EEO-1 filings, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to deadlines

Monitor adherence to company policies and procedures, supporting Generalists with interpretation and consistent application

Oversee HR documentation practices and personnel recordkeeping across all sites

Help identify training needs and coordinate leadership and employee development programs

Support coaching, succession planning, and professional growth initiatives

Partner with Training & Development and site leadership to implement required compliance training

Support leadership development, onboarding programs, and manager training efforts through coordination and execution

Promote a positive, consistent workplace culture aligned with organizational values and business objectives

Partner with the Director to support engagement initiatives, survey execution, and follow-up actions

Help maintain clear and consistent employee communications across locations

Provide regular HR metrics and analysis to leadership, including workforce trends, turnover, engagement data, and compliance reporting

Use data insights to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and operational needs

Support the Director in people strategy planning through accurate reporting and operational insights

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsHR ComplianceProfessional HR CertificationAffirmative Action PlansMulti-site Environment ExperienceJudgmentDiscretionOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

5–7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including direct supervision or mentoring of HR staff

Strong employee relations experience in a multi-site environment

Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and required government reporting (including EEO-1)

Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in sensitive situations

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance operational execution with continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change