Plant Human Resources Manager
Manufacturing HR Leadership | Employee Relations | Workforce Planning
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Build the Workforce. Shape the Culture. Drive Results.
We are seeking an experienced Plant Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a growing manufacturing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas.
In this highly visible role, you will partner with plant leadership, support hourly and salaried employees, and develop practical HR strategies that improve staffing, engagement, retention, performance, and productivity.
This opportunity is ideal for an HR leader who understands the demands of a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment and enjoys being present on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all plant-level HR functions for hourly and salaried employees
- Develop workforce plans aligned with production and staffing needs
- Partner with operations leaders to improve engagement, retention, morale, and performance
- Manage employee relations, investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, and corrective action
- Support attendance management and shift-based workforce scheduling
- Oversee recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and employee development
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
- Support training, leadership development, succession planning, and career growth
- Maintain HR metrics, workforce reporting, and analytics through SAP or another HRIS
- Lead continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen culture and operational excellence
- Maintain a visible presence across multiple production shifts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field
- 7–10 years of progressive HR experience
- At least 3 years supporting a manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant environment
- Experience working with hourly employees and multi-shift operations
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, workforce planning, attendance management, performance management, training, and employment-law compliance
- Experience with SAP or another enterprise HRIS platform
- Strong analytical, reporting, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from high-volume manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply, including:
Food and beverage, consumer products, packaging, automotive, chemicals, metals, plastics, building products, and industrial manufacturing.
Why Little Rock?
Little Rock offers an attractive combination of career opportunity and quality of life, including:
- Affordable cost of living
- Short commute times
- Excellent neighborhoods and schools
- A growing manufacturing and business community
- Parks, rivers, hiking trails, and easy access to the Ozarks
- A vibrant downtown dining, entertainment, and cultural scene
Relocation candidates are welcome.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field
- 7-10 years of progressive HR experience
- At least 3 years supporting a manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant environment
- Experience working with hourly employees and multi-shift operations
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, workforce planning, attendance management, performance management, training, and employment-law compliance
- Experience with SAP or another enterprise HRIS platform
- Strong analytical, reporting, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, including food and beverage, consumer products, packaging, automotive, chemicals, metals, plastics, building products, or industrial manufacturing
What We Do
Helping your business reach your hiring goals The business world changes constantly. For companies to remain competitive, they need to be more nimble than ever. But identifying and hiring talent is rarely easy. That's where our team of experts come in. Our philosophy Each situation (and company) is unique. One-size-fits-all approaches will never help your business reach its full potential. Custom solutions take advantage of opportunities that your competitors can't. That's what we deliver to you. Our commitment to results When we work with you, we roll up our sleeves and become your business partner. Our success is measured by the success of your company. That's why we invest whatever resources are needed to get and keep your business on the right track. Our experience We know the challenges businesses face today. Our recruiters have years of experience in identifying and intriguing talent. Access to specialized recruiters all over the globe LaBine and Associates is a member of NPA Worldwide, 60+ year old global network of highly specialized recruiters, enabling us to partner with experts to fill your roles. NPAworldwide membership is offered on a selective basis to recruitment firms with a proven track record of both experience and success. Trust, reliability, and integrity are hallmarks of our cooperative environment. • Successful placements made in all industries and occupations on a global basis • Access to a private network of recruiter-sourced candidates on a global basis • Whether you have a specialised local role to fill or need to find talent overseas, NPAworldwide members rely on their network connections to deliver results.
