HR Manager - Jenison Area

HR Manager | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $128,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for fostering positive workplace environments and driving organizational success? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Jenison seeking HR Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Jenison seeking HR Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for production, skilled trades, and technical roles.
• Manage employee relations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary actions in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Develop and implement HR policies, ensuring compliance with labor laws, safety regulations (e.g., OSHA), and company standards.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development plans for the manufacturing workforce.
• Coordinate and facilitate training programs focused on safety, compliance, and skills development for plant personnel.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and workers' compensation programs specific to the manufacturing sector.
• Drive initiatives for employee engagement, communication, and fostering a positive and productive plant culture.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience with labor relations, collective bargaining, and grievance resolution, particularly in unionized settings.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and OSHA regulations, including experience with workers' compensation management.
• Expertise in full-cycle talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies for a manufacturing workforce.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a manufacturing organization.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience managing HR in a unionized manufacturing environment, including collective bargaining.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and experience contributing to workplace safety programs.
• Experience with workforce planning and scheduling optimization for multi-shift production environments.

Job Titles That Should Apply

HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, People Operations Manager, Talent Manager, Employee Relations Manager, People & Culture Manager, Human Capital Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.