Job Description

Plant HR Manager -- Saratoga Springs, NY
$96,000 to $137,180 plus bonus
We're looking for a people-first HR leader with a strong operations mindset to step into a critical Plant Human Resources Manager role at our client's Saratoga Springs manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact opportunity for a dynamic individual who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on HR execution in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
If you're passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and engaging work environment -- and you enjoy solving people puzzles while wearing steel-toed shoes -- we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As the Plant HR Manager, you'll serve as the on-site HR lead, supporting both leadership and employees in a 24/7 production environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring a safe and secure workplace by leading safety initiatives and compliance programs.
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and labor management (including union interaction if applicable).
• Championing training, development, and succession planning for plant personnel.
• Leading performance management, disciplinary processes, and employee engagement efforts.
• Administering compensation, benefits, and policy interpretation in alignment with corporate standards.
• Driving compliance with state and federal employment laws, including ADA, EEOC, and OSHA.
• Supporting or leading collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and positive union relations (if applicable).
• Being a trusted advisor and cultural ambassador for the plant -- with a seat at the table and boots on the ground.

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is an approachable, solutions-oriented HR professional with a firm grasp on compliance, labor relations, and business partnership in a manufacturing setting.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2+ years of experience in HR roles, preferably within a plant or industrial environment.
• Experience with employee/labor relations and collective bargaining is a big plus.
• Strong understanding of HR law, compliance, and safety programs.
• Proficient with HR systems and comfortable leveraging data for decision-making.
• A confident communicator who can navigate between the plant floor and the leadership team with ease.
• Must be able to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

What's in it for You?

• A high-impact role where your work directly influences plant culture, performance, and employee satisfaction.
• A chance to grow in a company that values safety, quality, and people.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and potential relocation assistance.
• Work/life balance -- with the understanding that sometimes, manufacturing runs on weekends too.
• A supportive team that's serious about their work, but not afraid to have a little fun along the way.

Skills Required