PLANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
ITech Consulting Partners - Little Rock, AR
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u003cdivu003eu003ch1u003ePlant Human Resources Manageru003c/h1u003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eLocation: Little Rock, Arkansasu003cbru003eDepartment: Human Resourcesu003cbru003eReports To: Head of Human Resourcesu0026 u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003ePosition Overviewu003c/h2u003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eThe Plant Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and executing all HR processes related to the production workforce. This includes manpower planning, employee relations, attendance management, training, and engagement within the manufacturing units. The role ensures that the HR agenda directly supports operational efficiency, employee morale, and compliance across all production shifts.u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eWorkforce Planning u0026HR Operationsu003c/h3u003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpFirst ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eOversee manpower deployment, shift planning, and workforce forecasting in coordination with production heads.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eManage HR operational processes such as attendance, overtime, payroll inputs, and leave management.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eMaintain accurate employee data, ensuring compliance with company standards and U.S. labor regulations.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpLast ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eMonitor attrition, absenteeism, and manpower utilization metrics, presenting regular reports to HR leadership.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eEmployee Relations u0026Engagementu003c/h3u003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpFirst ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eBuild strong engagement with the hourly workforce and supervisors on the shop floor.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eAddress grievances and disciplinary issues promptly and fairly.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ePartner with production and safety teams to promote a positive, safe, and productive work environment.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpLast ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eCoordinate employee communication forums, town halls, and welfare initiatives that improve morale and retention.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eTalent Management u0026Developmentu003c/h3u003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpFirst ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eSupport recruitment and onboarding of hourly and technical staff in partnership with Talent Acquisition.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eDrive skills-development and technical training programs tailored to production needs.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpLast ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eIdentify high-potential employees and support career path and development planning within the production function.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eCompliance u0026Policy Administrationu003c/h3u003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpFirst ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and plant policies.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eMaintain audit-ready documentation and support HR audits, safety reviews, and EHS compliance initiatives.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpLast ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eTrain supervisors and team leads on HR policies, disciplinary procedures, and workplace conduct.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eHR Analytics u0026Reportingu003c/h3u003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpFirst ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eTrack and analyze production HR metrics (headcount, turnover, attendance, training hours, grievances, etc.).u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eRecommend actions to improve workforce stability and engagement.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListBulletCxSpLast ' style= 'margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ePartner with the HR Plant Head to design data-driven workforce improvement plans.u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eQualifications u0026Experienceu003c/h2u003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003e• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Industrial Relations.u003cbru003e• 7-10 years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing or production-plant environment.u003cbru003e• Strong understanding of hourly workforce dynamics, shift operations, and HR compliance.u003cbru003e• Hands-on experience with HR systems (SAP or equivalent) and HR reporting tools.u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eKey Competenciesu003c/h2u003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003e• Strong interpersonal and communication skillsu003cbru003e• Conflict resolution and employee relations managementu003cbru003e• Data-driven decision-making and reportingu003cbru003e• Collaboration with production and operations leadersu003cbru003e• Organizational and time-management skillsu003cbru003e• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced industrial environmentu003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eSuccess Measuresu003c/h2u003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003e• Improved workforce attendance and retention metricsu003cbru003e• Timely closure of grievances and policy compliance issuesu003cbru003e• Enhanced employee engagement and morale within production unitsu003cbru003e• Accurate, compliant HR administration and reportingu003cbru003e• Positive feedback from operations and plant leadershipu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Little Rock, AR ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL160-2749562
Created: 2025-10-29