Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an accomplished Human Resources Manager to support a Contract opportunity in Monessen, Pennsylvania.

This position will oversee core HR functions across employee support, compliance, payroll coordination, talent acquisition, and benefits administration while partnering closely with leadership.

The role is ideal for someone who brings strong judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to manage people processes in an engineering-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day human resources activities, including workplace relations, policy guidance, and full-cycle recruiting support.
• Monitor adherence to federal and state employment regulations and help maintain compliant HR practices across the organization.
• Supervise payroll-related processes and administer employee benefit programs, including retirement plan coordination.
• Lead hiring and onboarding efforts while managing communication with external staffing partners as needed.
• Oversee workers’ compensation and unemployment matters and ensure timely documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, required logs, and reporting records to support audits and internal review needs.
• Partner with managers on performance discussions, employee development planning, and disciplinary situations.
• Coordinate safety-related training, track completion records, and assist management with projects involving workforce data.
• Update HR policies and handbook materials and travel to other company locations when business needs require it.
• At least 5 years of human resources experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor compliance, wage and hour practices, and related HR regulations.
• Hands-on experience supporting payroll operations and employee benefits administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations matters with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Familiarity with onboarding processes, HRIS tools, and HR recordkeeping best practices.
• Understanding of FMLA, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and unemployment administration.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to partner effectively across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.