HR Manager - Greenfield Manufacturing Plant

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated HR Manager - Greenfield Manufacturing Plant to lead our human resources function at a new manufacturing facility in West Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to shape the HR strategy and build the HR infrastructure from the ground up in a highly automated environment.

What You'll Do

• 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, focusing on engineering, technical, and skilled manufacturing roles.
• Partner closely with the U.S. President, plant leadership, and global HR stakeholders to build the U.S. workforce.
• 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, including turnover, absenteeism, and training completion.
• Drive employee engagement, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives in a start-up environment.

Requirements

• 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 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 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.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance to West Virginia.
• Strong access to outdoor recreation opportunities.
• A chance to build the HR function from scratch and influence the U.S. organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A role that offers significant ownership and exposure to executive leadership.

This HR Manager - Greenfield Manufacturing Plant position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a new facility. If you are ready to take on this challenge, apply now!