About the role
Description About the Role ABEC is looking for a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Manager to join our growing team in Springfield, MO. In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor to leadership, a champion of our culture, and a key driver of people initiatives that support our rapid growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact—leading full-spectrum HR operations while shaping employee experience, strengthening engagement, and building scalable processes that support our expanding workforce.
What You’ll Do
Talent & Growth
Lead end-to-end recruitment—from headcount approval through onboarding—supporting a high-growth environment where hiring is a top priority
Develop and implement innovative retention and engagement strategies
Partner with leadership to identify talent needs and build workforce plans
HR Leadership & Strategy
Serve as a trusted partner to site leadership, providing expert guidance on HR best practices
Collaborate with Global HR to align local initiatives with enterprise-wide strategies
Analyze HR trends and metrics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement
Employee Experience & Relations
Lead employee relations efforts with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture
Ensure employee concerns are addressed effectively and professionally
Learning & Development
Partner with L&D teams to design and deliver training programs
Help shape and execute learning strategies that support employee growth and organizational goals
Compliance & Operations
Ensure compliance with all employment laws, policies, and procedures
Oversee HR systems, benefits administration, and site-level HR processes
Manage Workers’ Compensation and FMLA programs
Payroll & Administration
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Oversee HR administrative functions and systems
Leadership Responsibilities
Coach, mentor, and develop a Human Resources Coordinator, Recruiter, and Payroll Coordinator
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency
Additional Responsibilities
Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives to promote a safe work environment
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives
Travel as needed
Help deliver the equipment behind tomorrow’s breakthrough medicines – and make a direct impact on people’s lives around the world!
This is a full-time onsite role at ABEC's Springfield, MO location
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Company Background:
For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.
Benefits include:
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Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous 401K plan (40% match)
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program
Requirements
6 years general Human Resources experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a Human Resource Manager or Human Resources Business Partner.
Experience leading and developing direct reports.
Prior industrial relations experience.
A background in manufacturing preferred.
A confident self–starter with the ability to work on their own initiative.
Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
Excellent organization, relationship building and influencing skills.
Technical proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications & HRIS (Paylocity experience a plus).
Payroll experience a plus.
Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus