The Acuity Group · 8 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
New Martinsville, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expThe Acuity Group is a large global manufacturing organization launching a new Greenfield manufacturing facility in North America. They are seeking an HR Manager to build the U.S. HR function from the ground up, partnering closely with leadership to establish HR strategies and processes.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Jo Treitman
Responsibilities
Serve as the sole HR professional for a Greenfield manufacturing operation, owning all site-level HR strategy and execution
Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding, with a strong emphasis on engineering, technical, and skilled manufacturing roles
Partner closely with the U.S. President, plant leadership, and global HR and executive stakeholders to build the U.S. workforce and HR infrastructure
Establish and implement HR policies, procedures, and compliance practices aligned with federal and state employment laws
Act as the primary HR partner to plant leadership on employee relations, coaching, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
Oversee payroll and benefits administration; evaluate and utilize appropriate HRIS and systems
Build and maintain HR reporting and key workforce metrics (turnover, absenteeism, training completion, etc.)
Coordinate and track required training, safety programs, and compliance documentation
Drive employee engagement, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives in a start-up environment
Partner with leadership on workforce planning, scaling, and continuous improvement as the plant grows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification preferred)
3–7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or technically complex environments
Demonstrated experience supporting engineering and technical populations
Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices
Comfort operating as a hands-on HR leader in a Greenfield or start-up plant setting
Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution and day-to-day problem solving
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills
Experience with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office
Preferred
HR certification preferred
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided
Company
The Acuity Group
Trust, candor, and a sense of urgency are our foundations, evidenced by The Acuity Group's enduring relationships with our clients for 20+ years.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jo Treitman
Managing Partner
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