HR Manager – Sandpoint, ID
A high-impact opportunity for a hands-on HR leader to step into a visible, site-critical role supporting a dynamic manufacturing operation in the aerospace sector. This is a fully onsite leadership position responsible for driving all HR strategy and execution for a 250+ employee facility operating across engineering, production, assembly, and operations.
This role is within a growing manufacturing environment and offers the chance to step into a well-established leadership team with immediate impact expected.
Work Environment
- Fully onsite leadership role supporting a two-shift manufacturing operation
- Non-union, production-driven environment with engineering, assembly, and skilled trades workforce
- Visible site leadership position requiring strong presence on the floor and in leadership meetings
- Flexibility required to support:
- Multi-shift operations
- Off-shift meetings/events
- Occasional weekend business needs
Scope of Responsibility
- Lead all HR functions for a manufacturing site
- Serve as strategic HR partner to Site Operations and leadership team
- Oversee HR team including Senior HR Generalist and HR Coordinator
- Partner cross-functionally on workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness
- Drive employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations
- Support site growth, efficiency initiatives, and leadership development
- Act as both strategic advisor and hands-on HR operator in a fast-paced production environment
What Makes This Role Compelling..
- High-visibility HR leadership role with direct influence on site performance
- Blend of strategic HR leadership and day-to-day operational execution
- Stable, established facility with room to enhance HR processes and people strategy
What We’re Looking For (requirements)
- HR Manager or site-level HR leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or assembly environments
- Proven success supporting multi-shift operations and production-based workforces
- Strong employee relations background with the ability to navigate complex, hands-on HR issues
- Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational execution in real time
- Experience leading or mentoring onsite HR staff
- Strong background supporting:
- Manufacturing operations
- Logistics or distribution environments
- 3PL operations
- Multi-shift workforces
- Significant experience supporting hourly/blue-collar employee populations
- Proven ability to operate in both strategic and hands-on HR capacities
- Experience supporting rapid growth, organizational scaling, or operational transformation environments
- Strong employee relations and workforce management experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred
- Experience with Workday HCM and/or UKG
- SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
This is a role for an HR leader who thrives where the work is happening—in the facility, on the floor, and alongside operations—driving both people strategy and execution that directly impacts production success.
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.