Location: Rochester, NY

Date: March 1st-March 30th

Reports To: Managing Director

Department: Operations

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POSITION OVERVIEW 

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions at our solar panel manufacturing facility. This role is critical to building a safe, compliant, and high-performance workforce while supporting our mission to advance clean energy manufacturing in the United States.

The HR Manager will serve as a Human Resource strategic and executive planner, while remaining hands-on with day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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HR Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with plant and corporate leadership to align HR strategy with operational and business goals

• Develop and implement workforce plans to support production growth and shift-based operations

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace culture

 

Recruitment & Workforce Development

• Lead hourly and salaried recruitment for manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and support roles

• Manage onboarding, training coordination, and retention initiatives

• Support apprenticeship, upskilling, and workforce development programs

 

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and investigations

• Coach supervisors and managers on performance management and disciplinary actions

• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures

 

Compliance & Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, OSHA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, etc.)

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation

• Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements

• Manage union interactions or labor relations activities if applicable

 

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Administer compensation programs, benefits enrollment, and leave management

• Partner with payroll and corporate HR to ensure accurate and timely processing

• Support annual merit reviews and workforce planning

 

Health, Safety & Wellness

• Collaborate with EHS teams to reinforce workplace safety programs

• Support return-to-work, workers’ compensation, and wellness initiatives

• Occasional travel to suppliers, manufacturing facilities, or industry conferences as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Educational Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Training &/or Experience

 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments

Key competencies

• Hands-on, plant-floor HR leadership

• Ability to balance compliance with employee advocacy

• Strong judgment and confidentiality

• Data-driven decision-making

• Passion for sustainability and clean energy

Required

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices

• Experience supporting hourly, shift-based workforces

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)

• Experience in renewable energy, solar manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing

• Experience in union or labor-relations environments

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Work environment

• Manufacturing plant setting with office and production floor presence

• May require flexibility to support multiple shifts or occasional weekends