Human Resources Manager

Steven Douglas Corp offers a hands-on HR leadership role in a manufacturing and engineering environment, onsite in Concord Twp, OH. This position provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a clear opportunity to shape culture, talent development, and HR operations across the organization.

Salary: USD 80,000 - 110,000 per year • Location: Concord Twp, OH (onsite)

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on expertise and contributions.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with additional supplemental options available.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company-paid holidays to support work-life balance.
• 4% employer match to a 401(k) plan each pay period.
• Generous parental leave and a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program.

Responsibilities

• Coach department managers through performance issues, resolve conflicts, implement corrective actions, and conduct difficult conversations while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Lead the annual performance management cycle from design to completion using performance tools and processes.
• Assist managers with performance and salary reviews, ensuring feedback is specific, timely, and aligned with expectations.
• Investigate employee complaints and grievances with fairness and confidentiality; facilitate disciplinary meetings and terminations as needed.
• Develop and deploy training programs that boost manager and employee effectiveness across all departments.
• Own the full-cycle recruiting process for all open roles, including engineering, controls, and skilled trades positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies and build relationships with vocational programs, trade schools, and regional engineering pipelines.
• Collaborate with department managers to define role requirements and maintain job descriptions that attract qualified candidates.
• Manage co-op, internship, and apprenticeship programs in partnership with department managers.
• Support sourcing and engagement of international contractors or employees as needed, including onboarding and offboarding and ensuring compliance with laws and work permits.
• Implement and continuously improve new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
• Design and implement employee retention strategies; analyze turnover trends to identify root causes and propose improvements.
• Create a culture of recognition and continuous improvement; design and manage employee recognition programs.
• Partner with managers and leadership to identify cultural or organizational gaps and recommend targeted solutions.
• Contribute to the SDC Events Committee, helping with internal and external events that strengthen employee connection.
• Own and maintain HR infrastructure including HRIS, org charts, employee records, onboarding/offboarding workflows, compliance calendar, and policy documentation.
• Create and maintain a compensation and internal growth strategy for all departments, grounded in market data and pay surveys.
• Manage benefits offerings, annual renewals, and day-to-day administration; collaborate with insurance brokers and vendors.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support data-driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to improve efficiency in recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee communication.
• Ensure HR policies are applied consistently across departments and employee types.
• Lead SDC's internal safety committee; implement safety best practices and training for all employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state (Ohio), and local employment laws; review and update policies as needed.
• Keep job descriptions up to date and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, employment law developments, and HR best practices relevant to a manufacturing and engineering environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR management experience with proven ownership of the full HR function.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, engineering, or skilled trades environment is strongly preferred; ability to work across a mixed-collar workforce.
• Proven ability to coach managers through people issues and build capability over time, not solely provide policy guidance.
• Strong full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing for technical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Working knowledge of Ohio employment law and federal compliance requirements (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, EEOC, etc.).
• Experience managing benefits administration, renewals, and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; comfortable working with data and metrics.
• Exceptional discretion and integrity; able to handle sensitive compensation, performance, and personnel information confidentially.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.