Job Description

Human Resources Manager Build, Lead, and Modernize HR at a Growing Family Business

If youre an entrepreneurial HR leader who loves building systems, owning outcomes, and turning ideas into action, this is your seat at the table.

At Midwest Rubber, were a rapidly growing, second-generation family business with a loyal, long-tenured team and a leadership group actively pursuing change. Were looking for a Human Resources Manager who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are walking the floorsomeone who blends people-first leadership with tech-savvy execution and strong financial acumen.

What youll own and drive

• Strategic HR leadership : Partner directly with the Director of Finance and our leadership team to align people strategy with business goals. Youll shape policies, culture, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Autonomy over HR budget and benefits : Youll manage the HR budget, model scenarios, and make data-driven benefits decisions. Your math, analysis, and business judgment will directly impact employee experience and company performance.
• Payroll end-to-end : Lead accurate, compliant bi-weekly payroll and related reporting, and serve as the go-to for payroll questions.
• Talent and engagement : Run full-cycle recruiting and onboarding, elevate our employer brand, and design development programs that grow skills and careers.
• Change leadership : Present, train, coach, and move initiatives from concept to execution. Youll streamline processes, champion continuous improvement, and help us scale smart.
• Safety and compliance : Oversee OSHA-related programs, manage the Safety Committee, and ensure our operations reflect best practices.
• Data and technology : Leverage HRIS (UKG Ready experience is a plus) and workforce analytics to track trends, inform decisions, and drive action.

Why this role is different

• Real influence : This isnt HR as support. Youll be a strategic partner with visible impact on compensation, benefits, org design, and performance.
• Entrepreneurial runway : Bring your playbook. We value builders who experiment, iterate, and execute.
• Family business culture : Low bureaucracy, high trust, and a team thats been here for years because the work and relationships matter.
• Momentum : Were growing and evolving quicklyyoull help architect what great looks like for the next decade.

What makes you a great fit

• 57+ years in HR with broad generalist experience and confidence owning payroll and benefits.
• Tech-oriented and data-driven, with the ability to analyze workforce metrics and present insights that move leaders to action.
• Financially and mathematicallyinclinedcomfortable modeling budgets, reconciling invoices, and evaluating plan designs.
• Strong communicator and facilitatorskilled in presenting, training, coaching, and navigating change.
• Bias for action, high accountability, and a collaborative mindset that earns trust across the organization.
• Bonus: Experience with UKG Ready, SHRM-CP/PHR, Lean/CI, OSHA/safety programs.

Location: Onsite in Plymouth, MN ***Hybrid options available once you're acclimated.

• Reporting to the Director of Finance

Who We Are

Since 1976, our family-owned business has worked across a wide range of industries, environments, and applications to provide expert advice and bring the best industrial-grade parts to our customers. For years we have been mastering the art of material properties, design, and fabrication to produce custom parts that last longer and deliver superior performance so you can focus on using your equipment not fixing it.

Our Three Uniques

• Team of technical experts committed to solve problems.
• Reliable parts supply, responsive service.
• Robust global supply chain with diverse material options.

Our Core Values

• Customer Driven
• One Team
• Growth Minded

Our Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD
• HSA/FSA
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Education Reimbursement

If youre ready to build modern HR in a values-driven environmentand you want real ownership over outcomeswed love to talk. Bring your ideas, your tools, and your leadership. Well bring the autonomy, the runway, and a team thats ready to partner.

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