HR Manager

HR Manager

US Farathane is seeking an experienced and driven HR Manager to lead HR operations at our Austin, TX manufacturing facility. The HR Manager serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, overseeing all human resources functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, payroll administration, compliance, and employee engagement for the Austin, TX manufacturing plant. This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR operations while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performance work environment aligned with company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, conducting investigations and recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and managers on employee performance, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions within the plant.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify staffing needs and develop workforce plans and ensure timely hiring to meet production demands while maintaining quality candidate standards.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and training programs to ensure successful employee integration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, etc.)
• Maintain and enforce company policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines
• Oversee HR metrics, reporting, and audits, including monthly reviews with leadership.
• Manage recordkeeping and ensure data integrity within HR systems.
• Oversee weekly/hourly payroll and complete biweekly payroll processing (including payroll changes) for salaried employees.
• Ensure accuracy of employee timekeeping records, including overtime, shift differentials, and attendance tracking.
• Support employee benefit programs, open enrollment, and employee inquiries.
• Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on organizational design, workforce challenges, and change management
• Participate in plant leadership meetings to align HR strategies with operational goals.
• Support recognition programs, employee events, and communication efforts to foster a positive and high-performance workplace culture.
• Act as a visible and approachable HR presence on the plant floor to build trust and strengthen relationships.
• Lead and develop HR staff, including HR Generalist and HR Coordinator.
• Collaborate with EHS and operations leadership to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Ability to respond to off-shift or urgent employee matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and/or equivalent professional experience.
• 710+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume, hourly workforce populations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law including FMLA/ADA administration.
• Experience with payroll, preferred.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Holidays and Vacation Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities And much more!

About US Farathane US Farathane has been a leading plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly experienced management team, and a dedicated workforce, US Farathane continues to grow year over year. We provide customers with full service solutions ranging from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs, TPOs, and specialized extrusion and compression technologies.