Human Resources Manager

ABEC Inc is hiring a full-time, onsite Human Resources Manager in Springfield, MO to lead end-to-end HR operations and support rapid growth.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment, from headcount approval through onboarding, prioritizing hiring in a fast-growth environment
• Develop and implement retention and engagement strategies to strengthen workforce stability
• Partner with leadership to identify talent needs and create workforce plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership with guidance on HR best practices
• Collaborate with Global HR to align local initiatives with enterprise-wide strategies
• Review HR trends and metrics to support data-informed decisions and continuous improvement
• Lead employee relations using a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Support a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace culture
• Ensure employee concerns are addressed professionally and effectively
• Partner with L&D teams to design and deliver training programs
• Help shape learning strategies that support employee growth and organizational goals
• Maintain employment compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures
• Oversee HR systems, benefits administration, and site-level HR processes
• Manage Workers’ Compensation and FMLA programs
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Oversee HR administrative functions and systems
• Coach, mentor, and develop a team including a Human Resources Coordinator, Recruiter, and Payroll Coordinator
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives to help promote a safe work environment
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Travel as needed

Requirements

• 6 years of general Human Resources experience, with at least 2 years as a Human Resource Manager or Human Resources Business Partner
• Experience leading and developing direct reports
• Prior industrial relations experience
• Manufacturing background preferred
• Confident self-starter who can work independently
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• Excellent organization, relationship building, and influencing skills
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS (experience with Paylocity is a plus)
• Payroll experience plus
• Awareness of and prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) plus
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience plus

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS
• Paylocity

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous 401K plan (40% match)
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program