HR Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: Paducah

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to build and lead the entire human resources function for a greenfield DRI and steel plant. This role is critical in supporting the organization from initial setup through project execution to full-scale plant operations. You will be responsible for establishing HR frameworks, driving large-scale workforce planning, and ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. The position demands a hands-on leader who can operate in a dynamic, project-driven environment while laying a strong foundation for long-term people and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up the HR function from scratch, including policies, systems, and organizational structure
• Lead workforce planning and execute large-scale hiring for project and plant operations
• Establish statutory registrations, labor law compliance, licenses, and regulatory approvals
• Liaise with government authorities and manage compliance-related interactions
• Design and implement payroll systems, compensation structures, and HRIS platforms
• Manage contractor workforce, ensuring compliance and effective industrial relations
• Drive performance management systems, employee engagement, and training initiatives
• Support plant commissioning through manpower planning and readiness execution
• Build scalable HR processes to support transition from project phase to operations
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, safety standards, and organizational policies

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Proven experience in setting up HR functions in manufacturing, infrastructure, or greenfield projects
• Strong expertise in recruitment, payroll management, and talent management
• Deep understanding of labor laws, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in handling contractor workforce and industrial relations
• Ability to manage large-scale hiring and workforce planning in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including government and regulatory bodies
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build systems and processes from the ground up
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving project environments with high ownership
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with business and operational goals