Manager, Human Resources

Columbus McKinnon

Human Resources Manager responsible for implementing HR practices at the site level. Leading a team and collaborating with business leaders to achieve broader objectives.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeChattanooga • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, recruitment, and performance management while fostering a culture of engagement and compliance within HR processes. Leverages data-driven strategies to optimize staffing and development initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ManagementRecruitment And SelectionPerformance AppraisalSPHR CertificationManufacturing Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Data-Driven Decision MakingTraining And Development AnalysisOnboarding ProcessesCompensation PlanningObjective Setting

Soft Skills

CoachingProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

SPHRPHRSCP

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployee EngagementPerformance CultureComplianceManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as coach and business partner to leadership teams within a unit, function, or site.
Actively manage employee relations.
Facilitate the process between employees and leadership to discuss/resolve issues.
Oversee that staffing and recruiting process complies legally and with company policies.
Employ data-driven approach to maintain production staffing levels.
Analyze training and development needs and implement the training agenda.
Drive consistent application of employment policies and development by reviewing actions.
Direct the recruitment, selection, promotion, and onboarding of talent.
Lead core HR processes: performance appraisal, compensation, objective setting, and planning.
Promote employee engagement and partner with leaders to drive a performance culture.
Provide HR judgment when problem solving and making decisions.
Collaborate with HR colleagues to drive implementation of HR projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
5+ years of HR experience or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
2+ leadership experience required.
Preferred SPHR, PHR, or SCP certification.
Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off