Senior Site Human Resource Manager - Innovive : Job Details

Job Summary:

Innovive is a consistently growing manufacturing and services company serving the biomedical research industry. We are looking for an experienced Senior Site HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function at our North Sioux City, South Dakota manufacturing site. This highly visible role serves as the on-site HR partner for employees and leaders, working closely with company leadership to foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

As a trusted resource for both employees and managers, the Senior Site Human Resource Manager plays a key role in ensuring HR practices support business objectives while promoting employee engagement, compliance, and professional development. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer based at our company headquarters in San Diego, California, and collaborates regularly with both site leadership and the corporate HR team (also based in San Diego) to ensure consistent, compliant, and people-focused HR support.

This is an exciting leadership position that focuses on making a meaningful impact at the site level while contributing to the broader goals of our organization. If you thrive in a hands-on, collaborative HR role and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the HR leader for the entire local manufacturing site building strong partnerships with other functional leaders.
• Partner with the Sr. HR Manager, executive management, and the site's functional leaders to build and maintain company-wide HR strategies, initiatives, and best practices.
• In partnership with the site leadership, is responsible for the site's safety protocols and objectives, including best practices surrounding safety meetings, reviews, and remediation activities.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support on HR policies, procedures, employee relations, and performance conversations to drive employee engagement and retention.
• Lead conflict resolution efforts, support performance improvement plans, and coach managers through proactive employee performance discussions.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting, sourcing, interviewing, and facilitating offers to attract top talent.
• Oversee and facilitate a seamless onboarding and orientation experience for new employees.
• Implement and support site-specific employee engagement initiatives that promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and a positive work environment.
• Identify training needs, coordinate development programs, and facilitate job leveling program to enhance employee skills and support career growth.
• Support performance management processes, including communication, training, progress tracking, and development planning.
• Working with the corporate HR team, participate in the management of employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with the corporate HR team.
• Work with the corporate HR team to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Responsible for supervising and providing coaching and development for other members of the site HR team.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Investigate and document workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses to promote a safe work environment.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned to support business needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A proven ability to build strong relationships, support employee development, and foster a positive, engaging, high-performing work environment.
• Solid understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to think proactively, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build trust while demonstrating high personal standards of ethics and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to remain positive, approachable, and poised under pressure.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace tools.
• Previous experience with Insperity or other PEO provider is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years in an HR Management position, including progressive HR experience in a fast-paced, professional work environment, ideally in manufacturing or operations.

Location: North Sioux City, SD

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Benefits Offered: We offer excellent benefit packages and employee programs including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with Company match, EAP, employee discounts, and a casual work environment with excellent career development opportunities.

About Innovive

At Innovive, we understand that our success and continued growth wouldn't be possible without a dedicated, passionate, hardworking, and talented team. If you relish the challenge, thrive on finding solutions, and like being a part of a fast-growing company that helps make other people's lives better, we would love to hear from you!