Cook Solutions Group is seeking an experienced and strategic HR Manager to lead and support key human resources functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a trusted business partner to leadership by providing guidance, coaching, and HR expertise across employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll, benefits, and organizational development.
This is a hands-on role that will be actively involved in managing and overseeing the day-to-day HR processes and functions. We are seeking someone who can step in, take ownership of this area of HR, and provide strong operational leadership. This position offers a clear opportunity for growth into a more strategic HR leadership role as the individual demonstrates proven capability, initiative, and success in the role.
The ideal candidate will bring strong HR technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and the ability to balance strategic partnership with day-to-day operational execution.
Location: Portland, OR - This is a hybrid position looking for this individual to be onsite 2-3 days a week.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a strategic HR business partner to leaders and managers across the organization.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and support on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
- Support and administer key HR programs including compensation, benefits, training and development, and performance management.
- Oversee or support payroll processing, with preference for experience using Paychex Flex.
- Maintain and utilize HRIS systems to support accurate employee data, reporting, and HR operations.
- Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
- Support safety initiatives and collaborate with operational leaders on workforce and compliance matters within a manufacturing environment.
- Assist with policy development, process improvement, and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive employee and business matters.
What You’ll BringQualifications / Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a substantial portion of that experience.
- Payroll processing experience required; Paychex Flex experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success providing value-added HR coaching, guidance, thought leadership, and business partnership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification preferred, but not required.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and HR compliance practices.
- Strong foundation in HR principles, best practices, and their practical application within manufacturing operations.
- Broad knowledge of: Safety, Training & Development, employee relations, performance management and organizational planning.
- Working knowledge of benefits and compensation programs.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); Paychex Flex experience highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Cook Solutions Group (CSG) provides our employees with the most comprehensive benefits program to enhance their quality of life. CSG employees enjoy competitive salaries; CSG pays 90% of the PPO insurance premium for the employee; 100% for a high deductible plan, and 50% for the dependents. Both plans have reasonable deductible levels and co-pay amounts; a 401(k)-retirement match; Paid Time Off (PTO); 8 paid holidays per year; 16 hours of Paid Time Off a year for volunteer time through the Cook Career Builders program; Technician benefits that include commute time, company vehicle and gas card, quarterly bonus program, tuition reimbursement and much more!
Why work at Cook Solutions Group?
We know our employees are what make our business succeed. That’s why we’ve cultivated a casual, upbeat environment that enhances productivity, satisfaction, and retention. We strive to provide the best, most equitable and cost-effective benefits for employees. New employees become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following the 60-day day waiting period who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Our employees are encouraged to take advantage of flexible scheduling, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and volunteer in their communities through our Cook Community Builders program.
Equal Opportunity
Cook Solutions Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
