Senior Human Resources Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:Insight Global's CPG Manufacturing client is looking to bring on a Senior HR Manager to their Fort Smith, AR, facility. The Senior HR Manager provides hands-on, on-site HR leadership for a manufacturing operation with multiple assembly lines and a warehouse, supporting a workforce of 200+ employees across hourly, supervisory, and salaried populations. This role partners closely with leadership while maintaining a strong floor presence—walking the production areas, coaching employees at all levels, and applying a practical manufacturing mindset to people decisions. Responsibilities include workforce planning and staffing, budget awareness, engagement survey execution, and day-to-day HR administration. The Senior HR Manager is also responsible for making sound people decisions, driving accountability, and confidently leading difficult conversations to support performance and culture. MUST HAVES:Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources area of study7+ years of HR Management experience, ideally in a manufacturing settingExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsExpert level knowledge with Workday HRIS and the full Microsoft Office SuiteExperience contributing to high-level decision making with stakeholdersUnderstanding of the full manufacturing life cycleExperience creating a company Succession PlanCreating career pathwaysWhat employees need additional support/coachingExperience with headcount forecasting PLUSSES:Master's degree in an adjacent area of studyProficiency with related HRIS tools