Human Resources Mgr

At NABRICO Marine Products, we manufacture industry-leading marine products that support critical inland waterway infrastructure across North America. Our reputation for quality, safety, and innovation is built on the strength of our people. We are seeking an experienced and driven Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership for our manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for developing and executing people strategies that support business growth, workforce engagement, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. The Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, partnering closely with managers and employees to foster a positive, high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, employee development, and safety.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on HR professional with strong manufacturing experience, exceptional employee relations skills, and the ability to influence leaders at all levels of the organization. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership development, compliance, retention, and performance management. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring NABRICO continues to attract, develop, and retain top talent while building an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization's success.

If you are passionate about developing people, strengthening culture, and driving business results through strategic human resources leadership, we encourage you to join the NABRICO team.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with NABRICO's operational goals and support a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all aspects of employee relations, including coaching managers, conducting investigations, resolving workplace concerns, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify workforce needs and develop effective staffing, succession planning, and talent development strategies.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions to ensure the facility attracts and retains high-quality talent.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that enhance morale, communication, retention, and overall employee satisfaction.
• Manage performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, development planning, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Analyze workforce data and metrics to identify trends and develop actionable solutions that improve organizational effectiveness.
• Support leadership development through coaching, training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Administer compensation, benefits, leave programs, and other employee-related policies and procedures.
• Promote and reinforce company values while serving as a champion for employee development and organizational culture.
• Develop and maintain HR programs that support retention, career growth, and workforce stability.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, workforce planning, and employment law.
• Proven experience supporting hourly manufacturing workforces.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence leaders, and drive organizational change.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, onsite position.
• Regular presence throughout manufacturing and production areas.
• Occasional work outside typical business hours to support plant operations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Why Join NABRICO?

• Be part of a respected industry leader with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.
• Opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership and make a measurable impact on business performance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative culture focused on employee development and operational excellence.