Manager, Human Resources

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support our Lexington, SC manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, Global Power Tools, this role will serve as a trusted business partner to site leadership, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to drive business performance, strengthen leadership capabilities, and enhance the associate experience.

As a key member of the Lexington leadership team, the HR Manager will work closely with leaders to understand operational priorities, anticipate workforce needs, and develop practical people solutions that support business objectives. A strong focus of this role will be leveraging workforce data and analytics to identify trends, influence decisions, and drive measurable improvements in areas such as retention, attendance, engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across all levels of a manufacturing environment.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Serve as a trusted HR business partner to site leadership, aligning people strategies with operational priorities and business objectives.


• Analyze workforce data, including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, staffing, and engagement, to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions.


• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decisions and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.


• Partner with Operations and Finance on workforce planning, labor costs, staffing needs, and organizational effectiveness.


• Coach and support leaders on performance management, employee relations, talent development, and effective people leadership.


• Drive talent management, succession planning, recognition, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and retention.


• Build strong relationships with associates and leaders, maintaining a visible and approachable HR presence throughout the facility.


• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver effective HR solutions.


• Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and HR practices.


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.


• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and influence leaders at all levels of an organization.


• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data and translating insights into business recommendations.


• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools preferred.


• Broad HR generalist experience, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, and workforce planning.


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and coaching skills.


• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS systems, and timekeeping applications preferred.


• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.


• Ability to work on-site and support operational needs across shifts as necessary.