Human Resources Manager at Lakeside Book Company in Hagerstown, Maryland

Job Description:

Location: Onsite, Hagerstown, MD - Phoenix Color, a Division of Lakeside Book Company
Work Hours: Monday - Friday (Standard Hours)
Salary: $100,000- $125,000 + bonus eligible
*Relocation assistance is available for this role

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture, driving HR excellence, and making a lasting impact? We're looking for an enthusiastic HR Manager to join our team and help steer our plant's success to new heights. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be a leader, mentor, and change agent in a dynamic manufacturing environment!

Why You'll Love This Role:

As our HR Manager, you won't just oversee HR-you'll champion initiatives that transform how we work and grow. You'll collaborate with plant leaders to craft strategies that inspire productivity, support employee development, and foster a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion.

Here's what you'll get to do:

• Be a Strategic Partner: Align HR strategies with plant goals to support our mission in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
• Shape the Future: Track and analyze HR data to uncover trends, solve problems, and build actionable plans that create lasting improvement.
• Lead with Purpose: Develop and implement programs to empower our supervisors to lead and inspire their teams confidently.
• Foster Growth: Drive our talent management efforts by ensuring we have the right people in the right roles and focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Drive Change: Be at the forefront of exciting transformation initiatives, including Lean processes, focusing on positive, lasting change.
• Build an Engaging Workplace: Create a thriving environment where employees feel valued, heard, and motivated to perform at their best.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience that Counts: A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Change Leader: You've led high-level transformation or organizational change initiatives.
• Certifications: SHRM or HRCI certifications are preferred but not required.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies is a plus.

What You'll Gain:

• Leadership Opportunities: You'll lead HR initiatives and be the go-to expert for people-related things.
• Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping a company culture focused on employee well-being and continuous improvement.
• Growth: Develop talent, improve performance processes, and support plant growth to help drive the future of our plant.