HR Manager

– Waconia, MN Cabinetworks Group | Manufacturing Leadership Lead People. Influence Change. Make an Impact. At Cabinetworks Group, we believe great HR leadership goes beyond policies and processes. It's about building strong relationships, challenging the status quo, developing leaders, and creating an environment where team members can do their best work. We're looking for a driven, confident, and people-focused HR Manager to lead our HR team in Waconia, Minnesota. This is an opportunity for a leader who brings energy, takes initiative, builds trust, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to make things happen. The range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 per year plus annual bonus. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building relationships across all levels of an organization, and are energized by solving problems and driving change, we want to talk with you.

• Lead with purpose: Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team that delivers results.
• Be a strategic partner: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant leadership, bringing fresh perspectives, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge and influence decisions.
• Drive results: Take ownership, anticipate business needs, and turn opportunities into meaningful action.
• Build connections: Establish strong relationships across all levels of the plant, creating trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Balance strategy with execution: See the big picture while staying close enough to the details to ensure strong HR fundamentals and follow-through.
• Shape the team member experience: Champion engagement, leadership development, talent growth, and a culture where people feel valued and empowered. Be Where the Work Happens We believe the best HR leaders are connected to the people they support. A minimum of 30% of your time will be spent on the production floor, building relationships with team members, understanding operational challenges, coaching leaders, and identifying opportunities to improve engagement and performance. What You'll Bring The ideal candidate is:
• A natural drive to lead, take initiative, and deliver results
• Confidence and strong interpersonal skills to influence and partner with leaders at every level
• The ability to navigate challenging conversations, respectfully challenge perspectives, and build alignment
• A balance of strategic thinking, practical problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Experience leading HR in a manufacturing or operational environment
• A passion for developing people, building teams, and making a difference What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing, operations, healthcare, logistics, distribution, or other high-volume work environments
• Strong team member relations, coaching, and leadership partnership experience
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance