HR Manager at DISHER (Grand Rapids, MI)HR Manager

HR Manager – Grand Rapids, MI

DISHER is partnering with a motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to fill their HR Manager position. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable people processes, supporting organizational growth, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the organization's mission and values. You will lead the creation and management of all human resource functions for a rapidly growing start-up company.

What it’s like to work here: This is a start-up motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids with under 100 employees. The company is customer experience-driven, dedicated to the superior care of both the machine and the wild soul that rides it. They are looking for dedicated people who thrive in a progressive, growing company with a team-oriented environment, committed to steady growth and creating a quality product.

What you will get to do:

• Develop and promote the company's employer brand to attract top talent.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage the full hiring process, including job postings, interviewing, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues.
• Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, communication, and leadership best practices.
• Create, implement, and maintain employee policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Partner with leadership to develop compensation philosophies, job architecture, and career progression frameworks.
• Support payroll processes in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Design and administer performance evaluation processes.
• Identify training and development needs, develop effective programs to enhance employee value to the company, and maintain accurate training records.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Human Resources certification preferred (e.g., Society for Human Resource Management-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• 8-10+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Experience in a start-up or high-growth manufacturing environment desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, employee relations, and employment law compliance.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing workforce with exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Experience scaling human resources processes within a growing organization.
• Experience supporting EOS or similar operating systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and build human resources processes from the ground up.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems and Microsoft Office applications.