Overview In this on-site role, you'll support Lansing's manufacturing operations by delivering day-to-day HR services across two shifts. You'll work closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to maintain a compliant, high-performing work environment. You'll handle employee relations, investigations, and coaching while contributing to workforce planning and engagement. This position offers visible impact in a fast-paced plant setting, with opportunities to influence policy interpretation and people-focused outcomes.
Responsibilities- Serve as a trusted HR resource for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders across first and second shifts
- Partner with plant leadership on employee relations, performance management, attendance, staffing, engagement, and workforce planning
- Conduct and support workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend next steps
- Coach supervisors on performance conversations, corrective action, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
- Maintain HR records and support compliance with policies and laws
- Support onboarding, communications, retention, training, and engagement activities
- Assist with labor relations matters, grievance processes, and union-related interpretation where applicable
- Review workforce data and trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with HR peers and cross-functional teams to foster a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace
Key requirements- 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or operational environments
- Strong employee relations and performance management experience
- Experience conducting investigations and coaching frontline leaders
- Familiarity with employment law, HR compliance, and best practices
- Labor relations or union environment experience is preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, judgment, and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- On-site availability in Lansing to support both shifts
- communication
- problem-solving
- judgment
- relationship-building
- HRIS systems
- Microsoft Office
