Job Description

Aligning People Strategies with Business Success.

The HR Manager serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, helping drive organizational success through employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives. This role plays a key part in fostering a positive, high-performing culture while supporting leaders and employees across the organization.

The HR Manager will lead employee relations efforts, partner with leadership on organizational effectiveness initiatives, support recruiting and retention strategies, and provide guidance on HR best practices, compliance, and performance management. This position works closely with leadership and Safety to align people strategies with business objectives.

What Success Looks Like 

• Lead employee relations activities including investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation 
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives 
• Support talent acquisition efforts including recruiting strategy, interviewing, onboarding, and retention 
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to identify trends and support business decisions 
• Guide leaders through performance management, feedback, and employee development processes 
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive a culture of accountability and collaboration 
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, EEO-1 reporting, Affirmative Action Plans, and company policies 
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to employees and leaders 

Qualifications That Shine

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required 
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience 
• Experience in employee relations, HR business partnership, and talent acquisition 
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices 
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization 
• Manufacturing and/or field service environment experience preferred 
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll Be Empowered – You’ll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment
• You’ll Grow With Us – We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path
• You’ll Be Rewarded – Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits
• You’ll Make a Real Impact – Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology
• You’ll Join a Great Team – We’re growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success

About GFS

Global Finishing Solutions is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood finishing markets. We specialize in building custom solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs and we do it with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation because we're different.

What makes us different is our unwavering commitment to our core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity. We are a family-oriented organization that still values the little things, creating a workplace where you can thrive, fairness guides every decision, and collaboration drives shared success. Small town in spirit but big-hearted in impact, here you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a team that grows together, celebrates together, and builds lasting value together. That’s the difference. Join us.

Apply now at www.gfscareers.us

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Equal Opportunity Employer

GFS is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and physicals, consistent with applicable laws.

Note to recruiters: GFS only works with agencies that have signed a contract with our HR team. Resumes sent directly to hiring managers without a prior agreement are considered unsolicited and the property of GFS. Placement fees will not be paid without a formal contract.