HR Manager
Company: Aerospace Composites Solutions Inc
Location: Morgantown, Kentucky, United States
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 5-10 years
Education: bachelor degree
Posted: 2026-11-03
Responsibilities
The HR Manager oversees daily human resources operations, including recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee relations. They also ensure compliance with employment laws, manage performance improvement initiatives, and support safety programs within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A minimum of seven years of progressive HR management experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting, is required.
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Payroll Processing
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding
- Benefits Administration
- Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Employment Law Compliance
- HRIS
- Employee Relations
- Manufacturing Environment
- Policy Development
- Safety Compliance
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
About this role
Description
Summary/Objective
The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of ACS’s human resources activities including the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department. These include hiring and interviewing potential employees, processing weekly and biweekly payrolls, conducting new hire orientation and benefits enrollments, tracking PTO and leaves, and enforcing company policies and practices.
Essential Functions
Serve as point of contact for employees and managers for all HR related matters. Works to provide solutions to issues that are satisfactory to the employee and in the best interest of the organization.
Process hourly and salaried payrolls and any special runs using the current HRIS system. Ensure accuracy in employees’ pay and withholding information. Perform regular system audits.
Manages the talent acquisition process, which will include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of?qualified job applicants.
Manage and maintain accurate human resources files and data, complete compliance reports, complete survey requests, etc.
Create and conduct new hire onboarding and orientation processes. Manage separations and offboarding of employees.
Conduct benefits enrollment working closely with brokers, carriers and service providers as needed. Answer employee questions and assist with resolving issues related to eligibility and claims.
Assists in creating learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
Assists with the performance management system, ensuring performance improvement plans are developed and tracked appropriately.
Assists with planning and hosting regular employee events and meetings. Actively building and maintaining positive relationships with all employees.
Remains actively involved in community events and represents ACS in forums and boards such as chamber meetings, etc.
Assists with employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations; working closely with the SVP and other company managers as required.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Provides appropriate counsel to company managers.
Works closely with and supports the EHS Manager to ensure safe working practices and managing the company’s workers compensation program.
Assists in AS9100 compliance audits; assists in ITAR compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law and makes recommendations for changes and improvements in HR policies and processes based on current information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; plus
A minimum of seven years of progressive human resource management experience in a manufacturing environment; or
A combination of education and relevant experience in lieu
HR certification is a plus
Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
About Aerospace Composites Solutions Inc
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Morgantown, Kentucky