Job Description
Job Description
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
- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for production, technical, and administrative roles, including high-volume hiring and retention strategies.
- Manage employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions, fostering a positive and productive work environment across all shifts.
- Partner with operations to ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols and promote a strong safety culture.
- Identify training and development needs, implementing programs for skills enhancement, safety compliance, and leadership within the manufacturing workforce.
- Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws specific to manufacturing operations.
- Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, supporting managers in driving accountability and productivity.
Recommended Qualifications
- 5+ years of HR management experience, with significant time in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in labor relations, including collective bargaining and grievance management.
- In-depth knowledge of HR compliance, safety regulations (OSHA), and EHS best practices.
- Proven ability to develop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies for production roles.
- Experience with performance management and employee development programs tailored for manufacturing workforces.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping systems optimized for shift work and production environments.
- Knowledge of manufacturing-specific safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and workers' compensation.
- Experience managing HR in a unionized manufacturing facility.
Job Titles That Should Apply
HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Senior HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Manager, People Operations Manager, HR Lead, Human Resources Lead, Director of Human Resources, 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.