HR Manager (No Direct Reports)

Human Resources Manager (No Direct Reports)
Location: Plymouth, WI
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite

About the Role
A well-established employer is looking for a dedicated Human Resources Manager to lead its HR function. This full-time, onsite role focuses on recruiting, hiring and onboarding, employee wellness and retention, compliance, benefits, and leave administration. The role has no direct reports and is a strong opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and put their stamp on things.

The strong candidate is a natural leader with excellent interpersonal skills who can engage effectively with a board of directors, upper management, employees, and external candidates.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout candidates for full-time and seasonal positions through job fairs and other recruiting channels
• Interview and evaluate applicants and manage candidates through full-cycle recruiting
• Schedule interviews with internal teams, board members, and other steps as needed
• Plan and manage an annual job fair
• Establish and manage onboarding and new employee orientation, including 30, 60, and 90 day check-ins
• Foster positive employee relations and organizational culture
• Recommend HR policies for hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
• Design and monitor HR functions for permanent and seasonal employees
• Oversee disciplinary meetings, terminations, investigations, and exit interviews
• Handle grievances and complaints confidentially and maintain employee records
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and administer benefits eligibility, enrollment, and termination
• Manage workers' compensation claims, safety follow-up, and provider relations
• Update and distribute employee manuals, including state-specific versions
• Monitor time tracking, manage the year-end performance review process, and lead goal setting
• Support department leads with scheduling and annual reviews, and participate in occasional weekend events supporting seasonal staffing

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of general HR experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Bachelor's degree or above
• Experience in recruiting and onboarding, talent management, and performance management
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels
• Leadership ability, including conflict resolution
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee issues professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced or seasonal environment
• Scheduling experience
• ADP experience

Screening Questions

1. How many years of HR experience do you have, and do you hold SHRM-CP or PHR?
2. Do you have experience with full-cycle recruiting and onboarding?
3. Are you able to work onsite in Plymouth, WI?