HR Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to a competitive salary range, development opportunities, and a stable work environment in a manufacturing sector.
- Salary range: $65,000–$80,000/year
- Opportunities for innovative HR practices
- Stable work environment at a well-established company
- Hands-on leadership experience required
Pros
- Opportunities for autonomy and shaping HR practices
- Strong company stability with a good retention rate
- Benefits eligibility after a short probation period
Cons
- On-site requirement may limit flexibility
- Requires experience in high-turnover settings which may narrow candidate pool
- Limited upward mobility in a smaller HR team structure
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced HR professionals in manufacturing
- Individuals with skills in employee relations and conflict management
- Leaders looking to innovate HR practices
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to HR or recent graduates
- Those preferring remote roles
- Professionals without leadership ambitions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Baltimore, MD (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing
Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 / Yearly
Overview:
Addison Group is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead the human resources function for our client’s Baltimore location. The ideal candidate is hands-on, energetic, and thrives in fast-paced, industrial environments.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
- Autonomy & Impact: This role offers room to create, shape, and lead HR practices your way—without a rigid playbook.
- Job Stability: Our client is a privately held company with a strong history of employee retention and growth.
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits available after a 90-day waiting period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the on-site HR leader, managing a small HR team and acting as the primary point of contact for all HR-related functions.
- Support full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
- Drive employee engagement and retention strategies across the site.
- Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and sensitive employee matters with discretion.
- Implement and improve HR processes and procedures to support business needs.
- Coordinate new hire orientations and ensure timely and accurate completion of paperwork, compliance forms, and benefits enrollment.
- Work closely with leadership on organizational planning and performance management.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS documentation.
- Collaborate with site safety personnel to support workplace safety initiatives.
- Travel to corporate HQ periodically for leadership meetings.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience & Skills:
- 5+ years of hands-on HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
- Prior leadership experience or readiness to lead a team is essential.
- Exposure to warehouse, manufacturing, or similar environments is strongly preferred.
- Ability to navigate and influence within fast-moving, high-turnover settings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with HR systems like UKG, ADP, Kronos, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable handling sensitive employee relations and making independent decisions.
- Must be an outgoing, confident professional ready to take initiative and own the HR function.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- SHRM or PHR certification is a plus.
Role Details:
- Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 / Yearly / depending on experience.
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.
- Location: On-site in Baltimore, MD.
Perks:
- Benefits: Eligible for Health / Vision / Dental / 401K after 90 days
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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