Senior Human Resources Manager at Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Senior HR Manager - Harrisonburg, VA
Make Your Mark at Lakeside Book Company

Are you a passionate HR leader ready to drive change and shape the future of a dynamic organization? Lakeside Book Company is looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead people strategy and culture at our two Harrisonburg, VA facilities, supporting approximately 1,000 employees and overseeing a dedicated team of HR professionals.

This is more than a job-it's a chance to be part of something exciting. We're investing in our people, processes, and future. As a trusted strategic partner, you'll be critical in building a high-performing, people-first culture that fuels growth and innovation.

What You'll Do:
As a key member of our leadership team, you'll report to the VP of HR with a dotted line to the Site VP, Manufacturing. You'll collaborate closely with leaders across the business to implement meaningful change and elevate every aspect of the employee experience.

Here's a snapshot of what you'll lead:

• Partner with plant leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of 8-10 HR professionals
  
• Drive initiatives in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and succession planning
  
• Modernize HR systems and processes, ensuring seamless, people-centered change management
• Champion employee engagement and retention strategies to build an exceptional workplace
• Guide performance management, compensation, workforce planning, and recruiting strategies
• Coach leaders at all levels to elevate leadership capabilities and drive accountability
• Be a culture carrier-strengthen communication, morale, and workplace culture

What We're Looking For:
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to make a real difference in how a business operates and grows.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 
  10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• 
  7+ years in a manufacturing environment
• 
  2+ years overseeing multiple sites or large-scale teams (500+ employees)
• Proven experience leading major organizational or cultural transformation
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement processes is a plus
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

Why Lakeside?
We're not just making books-we're building a workplace where people matter, ideas grow, and careers thrive. We want to hear from you if you're ready to bring fresh ideas, lead with heart, and help shape the next chapter of Lakeside Book Company.

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