HR Manager

Pay Rate: $70–$80/hour

We're Hiring: Human Resources Consultant | 6-Month Contract

Location: Littleton, CO (Hybrid – 2–3 onsite per week)
Duration: 6 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Consultant to support a manufacturing organization through a significant workforce transition.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who has successfully managed large-scale workforce reductions, organizational restructuring, plant closures, or similar business transitions.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently develop and execute workforce transition strategies while ensuring impacted employees receive the support and resources they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive workforce transition plans, including communication strategies, timelines, milestones, and employee support initiatives.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, senior leadership, and operational teams to coordinate workforce transition activities.
• Develop employee communications, leadership presentations, recommendations, and project updates.
• Coordinate outplacement services, including resume-writing assistance, interview preparation, career coaching, and job transition resources.
• Establish partnerships with external organizations and employers to identify potential employment opportunities for impacted employees.
• Coordinate employee assistance programs, counseling, and mental health support resources.
• Oversee employee offboarding activities and ensure a smooth, organized, and respectful transition.
• Provide hands-on HR support while adapting to changing business priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably at the HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner level.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale downsizing, workforce reductions, restructuring, plant closures, or site transitions.
• Strong manufacturing, industrial, or operations HR experience.
• Proven ability to independently develop and execute workforce transition plans.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Stable career history with meaningful tenure in previous roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with outplacement providers such as RiseSmart, Right Management, or similar organizations.
• Experience coordinating resume-writing workshops, interview preparation, and career transition programs.
• Familiarity with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), counseling, and mental health resources.
• PHR or SPHR certification.

Interested?

If you have experience leading complex workforce transitions and supporting employees through organizational change, we'd love to hear from you!

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.