HR Manager

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC•Shelbyville, KY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager is the onsite HR leader for the Shelbyville, KY location and is responsible for end-to-end execution of all human resources activities at the site, along with assisting the CPO on company wide objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role serves as a strategic partner to local leadership while ensuring consistent application of company-wide HR policies, programs, and standards. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused, owning employee relations, safety and compliance, recruiting, and HR administration for the site. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently, making sound judgment calls, and balancing employee advocacy with business needs in a manufacturing/operations environment. The will work directly with IJW leaders, along with the HR Center of Excellence to provide a superior employee experience.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments
SHRM-CP or PHR Certification
Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Proven experience handling employee relations issues and investigations
Experience supporting hourly workforce populations
Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day oversight
Excellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all employees at the Shelbyville site
Manage employee relations matters including performance issues, investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions
Coach managers on effective people management, performance management, and employee engagement
Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant application of company policies
Support employee engagement initiatives and reinforce IJW Whiskey’s culture and values
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
Partner with Operations leadership to support a safe and compliant work environment
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (including FLSA, OSHA, ADA, FMLA, EEO)
Support workplace safety programs, training, incident reporting, and follow-up
Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes
Maintain required employment records, postings, and audits
Support compliance with alcohol industry–specific regulations as applicable
Own full-cycle recruiting for hourly roles at the Shelbyville location
Partner with site leadership to understand workforce needs and hiring plans
Coordinate with corporate Talent team as needed
Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offers
Support onboarding and new hire orientation to ensure a strong start for employees
Own day-to-day HR administration for the site, including employee records, reporting, and documentation
Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle transactions
Serve as the local expert on HR systems, policies, and processes
Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee changes in HRIS and related systems
Support benefits administration by partnering with corporate HR and vendors
Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership on people-related matters
Translate company-wide people strategies into effective local execution
Support change management initiatives at the site