Frontmatec is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Kansas City

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The HR Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the full range of Human Resources functions for the Kansas City site. This role combines strategic and hands-on HR responsibilities, ensuring alignment between HR practices and business objectives. The HR Manager will act as a trusted partner to leadership and employees, supervising an Office and HR Coordinator, and will contribute to the definition and execution of HR strategy across the North America organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & strategic support
• · Act as the primary HR leader for the Kansas City site, supporting managers and employees across all HR-related matters.
• · Work closely with the North America HR team to align site-level HR initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• · Provide coaching and guidance to managers in areas such as leadership, employee development, and people management.
• Talent management & Workforce Development
• · Lead talent management initiatives to ensure the site has the right skills and capabilities to meet business objectives.
• · Oversee employee performance management, including feedback, goal setting, and development planning.
• · Handle complex employee relations cases, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions when required.
• HR Policies, Compliance & Culture
• · Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and workplace standards.
• · Promote a consistent and fair application of HR practices across the site.
• · Contribute to building and maintaining a positive workplace culture that reflects the company’s values.
• Recruitment, Onboarding & Employer Branding
• · Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for site positions (candidate selection, interviews, and hiring)
• · Oversee and improve the onboarding process to ensure successful integration of new hires.
• · Support employer branding initiatives, including job fairs, school partnerships, and community engagement.
• Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration
• · Supervise and support the HR Coordinator responsible for payroll and day-to-day HR administration.
• · Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, benefits administration, and related employee services
• HR Projects & Initiatives
• · Lead or participate in HR projects (compensation reviews, engagement surveys, policy rollouts, DE&I initiatives, etc.).
• · Collaborate with the HR leadership team on defining HR strategy and objectives to support the company’s overall strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience.
• Broad knowledge of HR functions including talent management, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to coach and support managers on employee performance, development, and workplace issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS systems (UKG an asset).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Strategy/Planning
• Management

Industries

• Manufacturing
• Human Resources Services
• Machinery Manufacturing

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Benefits (inferred)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

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