Manager, Human Resources
📍 Location: Rochester, Minnesota
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
💰 Base Salary: $90,000–$110,000
💵 Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Bonus Plan
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not Available
🏭 Industry: Advanced Manufacturing
Lead the People Strategy Behind a High-Performance Manufacturing Operation
A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead employee relations, recruitment and day-to-day HR operations at its Rochester facility.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position for an HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees, supervisors and senior leaders. You will help maintain a fair, consistent and compliant workplace while strengthening recruitment, employee engagement, leadership capability and operational performance.
You will also manage and develop a team of HR Generalists and Administrators while helping shape the policies, processes and systems that support the wider organization.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role offers the opportunity to:
Lead HR operations within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Manage and develop an established team of HR professionals
Serve as a trusted adviser to operational leaders and employees
Take ownership of employee relations, investigations and workplace compliance
Influence recruitment, onboarding, training and retention strategies
Improve HR policies, systems and operational processes
Work closely with internal legal counsel on sensitive employment matters
Build a visible and trusted HR presence across the facility
What You’ll Be Doing
Employee Relations and Leadership Support
Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees, supervisors and senior leaders
Provide guidance on performance management, workplace conduct and employee concerns
Lead employee-relations investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Counsel employees and managers on workplace conflict and performance issues
Support disciplinary processes, including recommendations involving termination
Promote fairness, consistency, confidentiality and professionalism across all HR decisions
Build strong relationships with employees at every level of the organization
Recruitment and Workforce Support
Lead full-cycle recruitment for site-based positions
Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations
Prepare and present employment offers
Coordinate onboarding and new-employee orientation
Work with external recruitment partners and advertising platforms when required
Support managers in making effective and consistent hiring decisions
Strengthen recruitment processes to improve quality, efficiency and candidate experience
HR Team Management
Manage, coach and develop HR Generalists and HR Administrators
Establish departmental goals, priorities and performance expectations
Provide ongoing mentoring and professional-development support
Ensure the HR team delivers responsive and consistent service
Promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Compliance, Policy and Employee Programs
Administer HR policies, procedures and employee programs
Support the development and maintenance of the employee handbook
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations
Prepare responses for unemployment claims, hearings and other employment-related matters
Partner with internal legal counsel on sensitive or business-critical cases
Conduct HR audits involving attendance, records, workplace practices and computer usage
Maintain accurate, confidential and compliant HR documentation
Deliver HR information and updates during employee and leadership meetings
Training and Continuous Improvement
Coordinate and monitor employee and management training
Support training covering interviewing, workplace conduct, harassment prevention and company policies
Conduct regular facility tours to maintain a visible HR presence
Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and service delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to implement operational improvements
Use HR data and reporting to identify trends, risks and workforce priorities
What You’ll Bring
Essential Requirements
At least six years of progressive Human Resources experience
Strong, hands-on experience in both employee relations and recruitment
Demonstrated experience leading and managing employees
Experience coaching and mentoring professionals at different organizational levels
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Experience handling investigations, performance concerns and disciplinary actions
Strong policy-development and HR compliance experience
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and spreadsheet-based reporting
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization, prioritization and multitasking capabilities
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling sensitive matters
Proven problem-solving, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
Equivalent education and substantial progressive HR experience may also be considered
Previous HR leadership experience within manufacturing, electronics, industrial operations or another complex site-based environment
Experience managing HR Generalists, Coordinators or Administrators
Experience working with unemployment claims, legal hearings or internal employment counsel
Familiarity with continuous-improvement tools and methodologies
Experience supporting multicultural or geographically dispersed teams
Working knowledge of WebEx or comparable virtual-meeting platforms
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a visible, approachable and action-oriented HR leader who is equally comfortable advising senior management and supporting employees on the manufacturing floor.
You should be able to balance empathy with sound judgment, protect confidentiality and make fair, defensible decisions. You will also need the confidence to challenge appropriately, influence cross-functional leaders and take ownership of difficult employee-relations matters.
This position is particularly well suited to someone who combines strong operational HR knowledge with a genuine passion for developing people, improving processes and building a positive workplace culture.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary for this position is $90,000–$110,000 per year.
Individual compensation will be determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, certifications, experience, training, internal compensation data and wider business requirements.
The comprehensive rewards package includes:
Performance-based bonus plan
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Applicable state and local employee-leave benefits
Career-development opportunities
A collaborative and inclusive working environment
Benefits eligibility is based on scheduled working hours and applicable plan requirements.
Export-Control Notice
This position may involve access to information or technology controlled under applicable United States export-control laws.
Employment may therefore be contingent upon verification that the successful applicant qualifies as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or upon the organization obtaining any necessary export authorization. Individual circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are an experienced HR leader with strong employee-relations, recruitment, compliance and people-management expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a critical site-level HR function and make a meaningful impact across the organization.