Senior Manager, Human Resources

Hyve Company Overview

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

Senior Strategic HR Manager

• Department: Human Resources
• Reports To: Sr. Director, HR
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Position Summary

The Senior Strategic HR Manager – Plant Operations is the lead HR partner for plant leadership, responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that directly impact operational performance, workforce sustainability, and organizational effectiveness.

This role blends strategic leadership with deep understanding of manufacturing environments, driving initiatives across workforce planning, leadership capability, culture transformation, and labor strategy. The position requires a highly influential leader who can translate business priorities into scalable people solutions while maintaining strong on-the-ground presence within the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment

Partner with Plant Manager and senior leadership to align HR strategy with production, quality, cost, and growth objectives

Serve as a key advisor on organizational design, workforce optimization, and transformation initiatives

Anticipate workforce challenges and proactively develop solutions to support business continuity and scalability

Workforce Strategy & Talent Optimization

Lead long-term workforce planning, including capacity modeling, skills forecasting, and pipeline development

Develop strategies to attract, retain, and optimize critical talent across hourly and salaried populations

Drive initiatives to improve workforce productivity, retention, and engagement

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

Design and implement organizational structures that enhance efficiency and agility

Lead change management efforts related to automation, process improvement, or restructuring

Partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Leadership Development & Succession Planning

Build leadership capability at all levels, with emphasis on frontline supervisors and plant leadership

Identify and develop high-potential talent and succession pipelines for critical roles

Coach leaders on performance management, team effectiveness, and employee engagement

Employee & Labor Relations Strategy

Provide strategic oversight and governance of employee relations practices

Lead resolution of complex, high-risk employee relations matters

Support labor strategy including collective bargaining, contract administration, and proactive union engagement (if applicable)

Implement proactive strategies to reduce ER risk and strengthen workplace culture

Culture, Engagement & Inclusion

Champion a high-performance, accountable, and safety-first culture

Lead engagement strategies tailored to plant dynamics (multi-shift workforce, diverse populations)

Drive inclusion and belonging initiatives that enhance workforce cohesion and retention

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations

Partner with EHS teams to reinforce a strong safety culture

Identify organizational risks and implement mitigation strategies

HR Analytics & Business Insights

Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure HR impact

Provide insights on key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, labor costs, and productivity

Use data to drive continuous improvement in people strategies

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)

8 – 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience in manufacturing or plant environments

Demonstrated success in a strategic HR leadership or HRBP role supporting operations

Core Competencies

Strong business and financial acumen with understanding of plant metrics (e.g., OEE, throughput, labor efficiency)

Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives

Expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management

Deep knowledge of employee and labor relations

Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in unionized manufacturing environments

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Experience supporting multi-site operations or large-scale plants

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Workforce productivity and labor cost optimization

Retention of critical and high-skill roles

Leadership bench strength and succession readiness

Employee engagement and culture metrics

Reduction in employee relations risk and compliance issues

Safety performance in partnership with EHS

Role Impact

This role is pivotal in enabling plant success by ensuring that workforce strategy, leadership capability, and organizational design are aligned with operational goals. The Senior Strategic HR Manager directly influences productivity, culture, and long-term business performance.

What’s in it for you

Benefit Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mental Health Care

401K with match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.