Senior Human Resources Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Insight Global's CPG Manufacturing client is looking to bring on a Senior HR Manager to their Fort Smith, AR, facility. The Senior HR Manager provides hands-on, on-site HR leadership for a manufacturing operation with multiple assembly lines and a warehouse, supporting a workforce of 200\+ employees across hourly, supervisory, and salaried populations. This role partners closely with leadership while maintaining a strong floor presence—walking the production areas, coaching employees at all levels, and applying a practical manufacturing mindset to people decisions.

Responsibilities include workforce planning and staffing, budget awareness, engagement survey execution, and day-to-day HR administration. The Senior HR Manager is also responsible for making sound people decisions, driving accountability, and confidently leading difficult conversations to support performance and culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources area of study
• 7\+ years of HR Management experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Expert level knowledge with Workday HRIS and the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience contributing to high-level decision making with stakeholders
• Understanding of the full manufacturing life cycle
• Experience creating a company Succession Plan
• Creating career pathways
• What employees need additional support/coaching
• Experience with headcount forecasting

PLUSSES

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• Master's degree in an adjacent area of study
• Proficiency with related HRIS tools

Compensation: Ranges from $115,000-$130,000 year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.