Human Resources Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead key HR operations for a manufacturing environment in South Carolina. This role will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance programs while partnering closely with leadership to support a productive and engaged workforce. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of employment practices, reporting requirements, and HR systems, along with the ability to guide managers through people\-related decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead day\-to\-day human resources support for multiple business units, ensuring consistent application of policies and responsive service to employees and managers. • Manage the full hiring cycle by sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating assessments, and selecting talent with relevant experience for open roles. • Design and deliver onboarding programs that help new employees integrate quickly and build a strong understanding of company expectations and culture. • Maintain accurate HR records related to benefits enrollment, employment status changes, performance documentation, and workforce data required for regulatory reporting. • Partner with leadership to provide coaching and guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. • Oversee performance management and compensation administration processes to promote fairness, compliance, and organizational alignment. • Administer employee benefit offerings, including health, dental, disability, retirement, and leave programs, while addressing questions and resolving issues as needed. • Coordinate training for managers on hiring practices, performance feedback, terminations, workplace safety, and harassment prevention. • Prepare HR budgets, analyze labor market pay data, and recommend actions that support retention, competitiveness, and operational goals. • Conduct exit processes, review turnover and absenteeism trends, investigate workplace incidents, and represent the organization during employment\-related hearings or investigations. • Proven experience in human resources leadership within a manufacturing or similarly fast\-paced operational environment. • Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance standards, and government reporting requirements. • Hands\-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management. • Ability to manage sensitive employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. • Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms such as ADP, UKG Pro, or comparable systems. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise managers and build trust across the organization. • Experience maintaining detailed HR records, preparing reports, and using data to support workforce decisions. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity \- whenever you choose \- even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1\-tap apply, notifications of AI\-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.