Job Description

Human Resources Manager - Multi-Site Focus (30-50% Travel Required)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources professional to lead and support HR functions across multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on travel to sites across the Southern U.S. (30-50% monthly travel). This role is ideal for a hands-on HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment and enjoys building strong, in-person relationships across various teams and locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR leadership while traveling regularly to multiple operational sites, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate HR strategy.

• Act as a trusted advisor to site and regional management teams on performance management, staffing, and employee relations matters.

• Design and execute HR strategies aimed at reducing turnover, boosting productivity and engagement, and improving hiring outcomes.

• Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership, promoting a culture that reflects the company's mission and values.

• Coach and mentor managers and employees both virtually and on-site, adapting support based on unique team needs.

• Identify training and development opportunities, and lead regular HR training sessions, including harassment prevention, disciplinary procedures, and HR fundamentals.

• Lead succession planning efforts by identifying future talent needs and developing internal pipelines.

• Oversee compensation programs, including conducting annual salary reviews, benchmarking, and managing the performance evaluation process.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all locations.

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including feedback interpretation and action planning based on internal surveys.

• Administer unemployment claims and responses, including appeals.

• Manage benefits and leave programs in coordination with third-party vendors.

• Develop and oversee recruitment plans to attract and retain top talent across sites.

• Maintain accurate HR records and reports across all locations.

• Ensure consistent and compliant onboarding processes for new hires.

• Participate in leadership meetings and represent HR across the organization.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment matters and workplace practices.

• Supervise HR team members, providing direction and professional development support.

• Oversee wage administration, including merit increases and market adjustments.

• Manage workers' compensation claims, including reporting, restricted duty programs, and return-to-work planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• SHRM-CP/SCP or similar certification strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in a multi-site or field-based HR role required.

• Manufacturing industry experience is a strong plus.

• Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to travel 30-50% monthly, primarily to Southern U.S. locations.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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