Job Description

LHH is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a client located in South Bend, Indiana. In this role, you will serve as a one-person HR department and will be responsible for supporting the strategic direction of the organization and overseeing HR administration and compliance, employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, culture management, etc. The compensation is commensurate to experience and ranges between $90,000-110,000 per year plus bonus and includes several medical insurance options, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a hands-on HR leader and spend time connecting with hourly associates on a daily basis.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related issues and manage employee engagement, retention strategies, and professional development initiatives.
• Coordinate human resources strategies including employment processing, compensation, benefits, training and development, records management, and retention.
• Lead recruitment for non-union roles, manage candidate pipelines, and support hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Oversee onboarding workflows, including setup tasks, orientation, and state-level reporting.
• Guide leadership on HR matters, cross-training, and process consistency; support conflict resolution and coaching.
• Coordinate training programs and regulatory compliance.
• Administer benefits (health, 401k, PTO), manage open enrollment, and advise on leave-related matters.
• Maintain HR policies and documentation aligned with legal and union standards; support audits and disciplinary recordkeeping.
• Ensure labor law and union compliance; manage certification processes and union status updates.
• Oversee employee records systems, maintain accurate employee data, generate HR metrics reports, and respond to employment verification requests.
• Improve and formalize existing HR processes and programs.
• Understand the business operations, employee population, and how HR can provide value-added services.
• Proactively identify issues and concerns and then create and implement corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Ethics, or related field is preferred
• PHR/SHRM Certification is preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources experience within construction, utilities, HVAC, manufacturing, warehousing, and/or distribution is required
• Must have a core knowledge of and ability to collaborate with all areas within HR including but not limited to recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and benefits packages
• Ideal candidates will have exposure to unions and familiarity with CBAs
• Must have experience addressing work-related employee issues, injuries, claims, etc.
• Must possess the ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and integrity while executing responsibilities
• Must have demonstrated ability to influence and align organizational strategies to maximize talent capability and behaviors
• Must have experience partnering with colleagues at all levels of an organization and be comfortable presenting to the Executive Leadership Team
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Human Resources Manager Job located in South Bend, IN, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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