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Position: HR Manager
Location: Kaufman, TX or Lafayette, IN 

About Galleher Industries

Founded in 1937, Galleher Industries is a trusted and growing supplier of high-quality components to the truck body and trailer manufacturing industry. With facilities across the U.S., we specialize in lumber, aluminum, steel, and custom-fabricated products serving both OEM and aftermarket customers. Our team is known for responsive service, reliable delivery, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed. As we continue to expand, we’re investing in talent that shares our drive to build strong partnerships, deliver results, and strengthen our culture of safety and accountability.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented, and people-focused HR Manager to lead and support our human resources operations. This role is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and fostering a positive, performance-driven workplace. The ideal candidate will bring experience in payroll, benefits administration, recruitment, and employee relations, and will serve as a trusted partner to both leadership and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage weekly payroll processing in coordination with our payroll provider, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Partner with General Managers and Department Managers to verify and correct time reporting.
• Lead recruitment efforts, including job postings, interviews, and hiring of qualified candidates.
• Oversee onboarding for new hires, including documentation, payroll setup, and system access.
• Ensure compliance with 401(k) contributions and coordinate with plan administrators.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and files.
• Administer employee benefits programs and communicate updates clearly.
• Support General Managers in managing workers’ compensation claims and documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR standard operating procedures and the employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage the offboarding process, including final pay and exit documentation.
• Support performance management and evaluation processes.
• Partner with the Safety Committee to ensure compliance and proper recordkeeping.
• Prepare HR metrics and reports for leadership.
• Coordinate company-sponsored events and employee engagement activities.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

• Earn the trust of employees and managers by being approachable, fair, and consistent.
• Keep payroll and HR administration accurate and on schedule every week without reminders.
• Quickly learn our operations and stay close to the floor to understand people and processes.
• Be proactive in identifying issues such as attendance, safety, and morale, and act before they become problems.
• Strengthen communication across teams and ensure policies are clear, practical, and followed.
• Balance compliance with common sense, offering solutions that support both people and performance.
• Contribute to a positive, accountable culture where safety, respect, and results go hand in hand.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in payroll systems; ADP experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and compliance standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High level of professionalism, flexibility, and collaboration; comfortable working closely with senior leadership.