HR Manager - Athens

HR Manager – Athens, AL (Job Code : S01760)

Location : Athens, Alabama (On-Site)

Employment Type : Full-Time | Exempt

Department : Human Resources

Reports To : Director – Global Corporate Human Resources

Supervises : HR Specialists and HR Support Staff

About the Role

Carpenter Technology is seeking a results-driven and strategic HR Manager to lead our Human Resources operations at our Athens, AL manufacturing facility . This on-site role is a critical partner to the site leader and leadership team and is responsible for the full scope of HR activities—employee relations, staffing, compliance, training, benefits, and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead HR strategy and day-to-day operations supporting production, maintenance, and salaried workforce.

Build a positive, engaged workplace culture with strong employee relations and retention programs.

Coach managers and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and compliance.

Handle hiring and onboarding for both hourly and salaried roles.

Lead local employee engagement initiatives and conduct exit interviews, investigations, and corrective performance programs.

Serve as a strategic business partner to the site leadership team.

Implement HR best practices, change management strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assess current HR function within 90 days and build a strategy for HR excellence.

Use data-driven insights and HR metrics to inform strategic decisions.

Collaborate with corporate HR and other site HR managers on enterprise-wide programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field.

Minimum of 7+ years of HR experience with increasing responsibility.

Proven expertise in core HR areas : employee relations, talent acquisition, training, compensation, compliance, and workforce planning.

Manufacturing or engineering industry experience strongly preferred.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Proficiency in HRIS systems; Workday experience is a plus .

Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Attributes

Ability to work independently and build credibility across all levels of an organization.

Strong working knowledge of employment law and labor relations practices.

High emotional intelligence and a proactive, hands-on leadership approach.

Experience implementing continuous improvement or operational excellence frameworks.

Why Join Us?

As the HR Manager in Athens, you'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact leadership team with the opportunity to drive transformation, innovation, and engagement at one of our key sites.

We live by our Core Values , and we expect every team member to embody and promote these values in their work and leadership.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.