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We're working with an established electronic components manufacturer seeking a practical, hands-on HR Manager to run core HR functions from their corporate office. This role reports to the general manager of the US business with a dotted line to executive HR leadership in Europe. This role is a short-term contract to keep the wheels turning while a permanent hire is identified. Based on quality of work and mutual fit, that could be you.

This is a working-manager role, the sole HR employee in the US.

What You'll Do

HR Operations (30%)

• Serve as the primary HR contact for corporate and manufacturing employees
• Manage employee relations matters professionally and efficiently
• Maintain HR policies, handbook updates, and personnel records
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and basic performance management processes

Recruiting (30%)

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate and manufacturing roles (hourly and salaried)
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles and move candidates through quickly
• Post jobs, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and coordinate offers
• Maintain recruiting metrics and pipelines without overengineering the process

Benefits & Payroll (30%)

• Administer payroll accurately and on time; resolve issues directly
• Manage benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Act as the main point of contact for employee benefit questions
• Coordinate with benefits brokers, payroll providers, and other HR vendors

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience in a small to mid-sized company
• Strong experience running payroll and benefits-not just overseeing vendors
• Demonstrated success recruiting for both professional and production-related roles
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR compliance
• Comfortable working independently and setting priorities without layers of approval
• Clear communicator who handles sensitive issues directly and professionally

Nice to Have

• Manufacturing or industrial business experience (corporate support side)
• Some combination of technical exposure across SuccessFactors, Confluence, Paychex, Sharepoint
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

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