What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager position at Sea Fox Boat Works?
Human Resources Manager
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions within a manufacturing/production environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership to support operational goals, maintain compliance, improve employee engagement, and ensure a safe, productive, and respectful workplace for both hourly and salaried employees. Must have a servant heart and love people. We are only as good as our employees feel!
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Workforce Management
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Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading all human resource functions within a manufacturing/production environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership to support operational goals, maintain compliance, improve employee engagement, and ensure a safe, productive, and respectful workplace for both hourly and salaried employees. Must have a servant heart and love people. We are only as good as our employees feel!
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Workforce Management
- Act as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried employees across production departments
- Address employee concerns, conduct workplace investigations, and manage disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and employment law
- Support supervisors and managers with performance management, coaching, attendance issues, and corrective action
- Promote a positive shop-floor culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and respect
- Engage with employees
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing roles including production, skilled trades, maintenance, and supervision
- Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires, ensuring safety and policy compliance
- Maintain job descriptions aligned with operational needs and physical job requirements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA-related HR practices
- Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support safety initiatives, training, and incident documentation
- Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures specific to a manufacturing environment
- Maintain accurate employee files, training records, and HR documentation
- Coordinate training programs for production employees on attendance and leadership development
- Support supervisor and lead training to strengthen frontline leadership effectiveness
- Assist with succession planning and workforce development initiatives
- Assist with benefits administration and employee benefits communication
- Support wage reviews, shift differentials, overtime policies, and incentive programs
- Oversee timekeeping and attendance policies in coordination with payroll
- Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, safety trends, and employee engagement
- Identify trends and recommend improvements to retention, productivity, and morale
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with production goals
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Or 4-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
- Experience supporting workforces and frontline supervisors
- Excellent communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
- Experience in high-volume or multi-shift manufacturing environments
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills
- Experience partnering with safety and operations teams
- Practical, hands-on HR leadership
- Strong judgment and decision-making
- Ability to build trust on the production floor
- Attention to detail and follow-through
- Comfortable handling sensitive employee matters
- Frequent interaction on the production floor
- Exposure to manufacturing conditions (noise, PPE requirements, varying temperatures)
- Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend availability to support production schedules
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible after 60 days of employment
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Start planning for your future today
- Paid Weekly – Enjoy the convenience of weekly paychecks
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Available after 90 days of employment
- At Sea Fox, you’re more than just a team member, you’re part of our family. Built by our family, for your family. Come join the Sea Fox Family today!
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