Hiring: Plant HR Manager Company: Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting Location: Corning, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:00:12 About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or other operational environment. Required Skills: •Serve as the primary HR leader and strategic business partner for the manufacturing plant, supporting plant leadership and employees across all levels. •Lead the deployment of HR programs, policies, and employee relations initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and site collective bargaining agreements. •Develop and execute talent acquisition, workforce planning, internal mobility, and recruiting strategies in partnership with HR and operations leadership. •Oversee selection, hiring, onboarding, contingent workforce staffing, and related workforce initiatives. •Partner with plant and division leadership to strengthen the employee value proposition and improve attraction, retention, engagement, and overall employee experience. •Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance management, compensation, engagement, learning and development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning. •Maintain a highly visible presence throughout the plant, building trust with employees and leaders while proactively identifying and addressing workplace concerns. •Support safety, health, environmental, and risk-management initiatives through effective HR programs, policies, training, and employee engagement. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field. •Demonstrated success developing and executing HR strategies that support business objectives. •Strong background in employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, compensation, talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee engagement. •Proven ability to take ownership of HR operations for a manufacturing site and serve as an integral member of the plant leadership team. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and translate insights into practical business solutions. •Exceptional communication, interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively at every organizational level. •Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and adapt to changing business priorities. •High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail. •HR certifications and/or a master’s degree are preferred. •This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on both people and business performance. You’ll have significant visibility with plant and HR leadership, influence workforce strategy, and the opportunity to shape culture, engagement, and organizational effectiveness within a complex manufacturing environment. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!