HR Manager - Lansing Area

HR Manager | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $126,000 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 Lansing seeking HR Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Lansing that are adding HR Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for diverse manufacturing roles, including production operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, including OSHA regulations specific to manufacturing operations.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and fostering a positive and productive plant culture.
• Develop and implement training programs focused on safety, skill development, and operational efficiency for the production workforce.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with industry standards for manufacturing roles.
• Oversee performance management processes, providing guidance to plant managers and supervisors on goal setting and employee development.
• Partner with plant leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals and drive workforce planning initiatives.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR management experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in labor relations, including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and positive employee relations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA) applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for skilled and hourly manufacturing roles.
• Experience in promoting and managing a strong safety culture, including compliance with OSHA regulations and incident management.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) to support a diverse workforce.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle in an HR context.

Job Titles That Should Apply

HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Senior HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Operations Manager, Director of HR, Head of People, Human Resources Director, People & Culture Manager, HR Lead

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.