Human Resources Manager

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!

Sea-Dog, a division of Patrick Industries, is a manufacturing and distribution company in Everett, WA, with over a 100 years of operations. Sea-Dog specializes in the distribution of quality marine and powersports hardware and accessories to distributors, wholesalers, retailers, online providers, and manufacturers. In addition to distribution, Sea-Dog provides in-house injection modeling, design, product development, and expert tooling to companies. Sea-Dog is part of the Patrick Industries’ family of brands.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors across multiple manufacturing sites, providing daily support and guidance on a wide range of workplace issues and HR processes.
• Address employee relations matters including interpersonal conflicts, behavioral concerns, and performance challenges by working directly with employees and frontline leaders to resolve issues and maintain a productive work environment.
• Conduct internal investigations related to complaints, misconduct, and policy violations by gathering statements, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with site leadership on outcomes and next steps.
• Assist employees with navigating HR systems and mobile applications, including logging time-off requests, updating benefit elections, reviewing pay statements, and submitting payroll adjustments.
• Build strong relationships with employees on the shop floor through regular presence, active listening, and follow-through on concerns and questions.
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding for new hires, including orientation sessions, initial training schedules, and integration into plant operations.
• Identify training needs across departments and organize sessions for compliance, safety, leadership development, and operational skills.
• Support recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried roles by partnering with hiring managers, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews and hiring logistics.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to reflect current practices and legal requirements and communicate changes clearly to employees and supervisors.
• Participate in site-level safety meetings and support safety-related training initiatives, working with operations leadership to reinforce safety protocols and promote awareness.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to promote a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement throughout the workforce.
• Administer and support leave of absence processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims by guiding employees through documentation, coordinating with third-party providers, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support operational leaders by sharing knowledge, coaching on HR practices, and fostering professional growth.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, preferably with experience in manufacturing or distribution
• Experience supporting employees with HRIS systems and mobile applications
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a plant-based, high-volume environment
• Must be comfortable with local travel between facilities (Up to approximately 1 hour); Up to 25%
• Strong accountability and follow-through skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking
• Must have a high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect)
• Excellent communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Align with Patrick Industries “BETTER Together” mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization.

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.