Lead People. Shape Culture. Drive Results.
Established in 1952, FELLFAB® is a privately held company that engineers and manufactures innovative products from specialized technical textiles. Today, we support customers across multiple industries through manufacturing operations in Canada and the United States.
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at our Forest Park, Georgia facility. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on. You’ll partner directly with plant leadership and corporate HR, influence workplace culture, develop leaders, strengthen employee engagement, and help drive business success.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, build meaningful relationships, and lead change in a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.
Why Join FELLFAB®?
At FELLFAB®, HR is viewed as a business partner, not simply an administrative function.
This position provides the opportunity to:
- Lead the HR function for a manufacturing facility with support from a corporate HR.
- Partner directly with site and senior leadership on workforce, culture, and organizational initiatives.
- Influence employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and workplace culture.
- Gain broad exposure across employee relations, talent acquisition, safety, compliance, benefits, training, payroll support, and workforce planning.
- Work within an organization that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term employee development.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager is a standalone HR position for the Forest Park facility. This role is responsible for providing strategic HR leadership while also supporting day-to-day operational needs.
Working closely with site leadership and corporate HR, the successful candidate will ensure consistent application of HR programs, policies, and best practices while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
What Success Looks Like
During the first year, the successful candidate will:
- Strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture.
- Enhance management capability through coaching and leadership support.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with employment, federal contractor, and workplace safety requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with supervisors, managers, and employees.
- Contribute to organizational growth through effective workforce planning and talent development.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.
- Lead employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management activities.
- Promote a respectful, accountable, and positive workplace culture.
- Coach managers on employee development and leadership practices.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead hourly recruitment initiatives in partnership with local operations.
- Support salaried recruitment activities for the facility.
- Improve candidate experience and onboarding effectiveness.
Learning & Development
- Support training and development programs that enhance workforce capability.
- Help develop leadership skills across the organization.
- Ensure compliance training requirements are completed and maintained.
Benefits, Payroll & HR Administration
- Administer employee benefit programs and support disability management activities.
- Provide payroll support and ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records, reporting, and HR documentation.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Support and promote a strong safety culture.
- Partner with operations leaders on incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety initiatives.
- Ensure HR practices align with federal and state employment requirements.
- Support compliance with federal contractor obligations and reporting requirements.
Culture & Communication
- Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
- Help strengthen organizational culture and employee experience.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR designation is considered an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience supporting hourly and salaried workforces.
- Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
Skills
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving capability.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experienced in being a standalone HR resource, a true generalist.
- Equally capable of strategic planning and hands-on execution.
- A strong employee relations practitioner.
- Passionate about developing people and building strong workplace cultures.
- A collaborative partner who enjoys working closely with operational leaders.
FELLFAB CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our HR Department at 905-560-9230 for assistance.
TO APPLY
Please send Resume and Cover Letter to: employment@fellfab.com
Only candidates of interest will be contacted
