Sea Fox Boat Works · 14 hours ago
HR Manager
Sea Fox Boat Works is a manufacturing company seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions within their production environment. The role involves supporting operational goals, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance while fostering a positive workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried employees across production departments
Address employee concerns, conduct workplace investigations, and manage disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and employment law
Support supervisors and managers with performance management, coaching, attendance issues, and corrective action
Promote a positive shop-floor culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and respect
Engage with employees
Manage full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing roles including production, skilled trades, maintenance, and supervision
Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires, ensuring safety and policy compliance
Maintain job descriptions aligned with operational needs and physical job requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA-related HR practices
Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support safety initiatives, training, and incident documentation
Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures specific to a manufacturing environment
Maintain accurate employee files, training records, and HR documentation
Coordinate training programs for production employees on attendance and leadership development
Support supervisor and lead training to strengthen frontline leadership effectiveness
Assist with succession planning and workforce development initiatives
Assist with benefits administration and employee benefits communication
Support wage reviews, shift differentials, overtime policies, and incentive programs
Oversee timekeeping and attendance policies in coordination with payroll
Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, safety trends, and employee engagement
Identify trends and recommend improvements to retention, productivity, and morale
Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with production goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Or 4-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
Experience supporting workforces and frontline supervisors
Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred
HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
Experience in high-volume or multi-shift manufacturing environments
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
Experience partnering with safety and operations teams
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Weekly
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Sea Fox Boat Works
Sea Fox Boat Works was founded in 1995 by Freddy Renken, a 3rd generation boat manufacturer.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase