Human Resources Manager

Looking to make your next career move? We’re seeking a Human Resources Manager to work at a premier manufacturing organization in Newburyport, MA. This is a fully onsite role.

• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to be a hands-on, visible leader in a fast-paced, high-end custom manufacturing environment.
• Work closely with leadership and employees to drive impactful HR initiatives.
• Make a difference by building strong workplace relationships and supporting business objectives.

• Leading all day-to-day HR operations, including payroll administration, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, and reporting.
• Managing the full-cycle recruiting process: sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new talent.
• Partnering with managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
• Serving as a trusted resource for employee relations, conflict resolution, workplace concerns, and investigations.
• Maintaining a strong presence throughout the office and production areas.
• Leading performance management, employee development, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Administering benefits, supporting open enrollment, and assisting with compensation planning and benchmarking.
• Coordinating training and development initiatives, including safety training.
• Supporting workers’ compensation, return-to-work processes, OSHA compliance, and workplace safety programs.
• Collaborating with leadership and operations to continuously improve HR processes and employee engagement.

• Have 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities (Required).
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Preferred).
• Possess strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Bring experience in manufacturing, woodworking, construction, or similar hands-on environments (Preferred).
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Are able to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems.
• (Preferred) Hold SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• (Preferred) Have experience processing weekly union and non-union payroll.
• (Preferred) Have experience working in a small to mid-sized or family-owned business.

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Human Resources Manager today!