Overview

Mural Group is partnering with a well-capitalized international manufacturer that is launching its first U.S. production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This facility will support aluminum extrusion and anodizing operations and will scale to more than 200 employees across leadership, engineering, maintenance, quality, and production functions.

We're seeking an HR Manager who wants to do more than maintain an existing HR program. This person will play a critical role in building the workforce, implementing HR infrastructure, and helping establish the culture and employee experience for a brand-new manufacturing operation.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Workforce Planning & Recruiting

Lead hiring efforts across multiple phases of the facility launch
Partner with staffing agencies and hiring managers to build technical, skilled trades, leadership, and production teams
Develop recruiting strategies that support aggressive growth targets and startup milestones
Manage onboarding and workforce readiness as new departments come online

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee day-to-day HR operations including employee records, policy administration, reporting, and compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Support payroll, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and employee leave programs
Maintain HR systems and reporting tools to provide workforce insights to leadership

Employee Relations & Culture

Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors
Coach leaders on performance management, employee relations, and workplace issues
Help create a positive, accountable, and safety-focused culture within a manufacturing environment
Develop onboarding, communication, and training programs that support long-term employee engagement

Strategic Business Partnership

Work closely with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and organizational growth
Support the integration of international leadership and local operations
Build scalable HR processes that will support the company's future expansion
Provide workforce metrics and recommendations to leadership teams

What We're Looking For

5+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or related environments
Experience supporting rapid workforce growth, facility startups, plant expansions, or large-scale hiring initiatives
Strong understanding of recruiting, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations
Experience implementing or managing HRIS systems and workforce reporting
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with employees and leadership alike

Preferred Experience

Greenfield manufacturing startup experience
High-volume recruiting and staffing agency management
Experience supporting multinational or international organizations
Familiarity with Kentucky manufacturing labor markets
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)

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