HR Manager - Norton Shores Area

HR Manager | Norton Shores, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $126,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for fostering positive workplace environments and driving organizational success? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Norton Shores, seeking experienced HR Managers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Norton Shores 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

• Recruit, onboard, and retain skilled production, technical, and engineering staff.
• Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, and conflict management in a plant environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as OSHA regulations and plant safety protocols.
• Develop and implement training programs focused on safety, technical skills enhancement, and leadership development for supervisors.
• Administer competitive compensation and benefits programs tailored to the manufacturing sector.
• Drive performance management processes, linking individual and team goals to manufacturing productivity and quality targets.
• Partner with operations leadership to develop and execute workforce planning strategies to meet production demands.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, specifically within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of labor relations, including experience with collective bargaining and unionized workforces.
• Expertise in EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulations and compliance relevant to manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for skilled production and technical roles.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and data analytics to drive HR insights and decision-making.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven experience in labor relations or unionized environments.
• Certifications in relevant safety programs (e.g., OSHA 30-hour General Industry).
• Proficiency with HRIS modules specific to manufacturing (e.g., advanced time & attendance, shift scheduling).

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.