Human Resources Manager (70926)

Salary: $110,000–$125,000 annually + Performance Bonus Opportunity

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy building strong employee relationships while partnering with leadership to drive business success? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the day-to-day HR operations at our manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for employee relations, labor relations, compliance, recruitment, training, and workforce engagement within a unionized environment.

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to managers, employees, and union representatives while helping foster a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace.

• Serve as the primary HR partner for employee relations matters, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with union representatives and employees.

• Interpret and administer the collective bargaining agreement while ensuring consistent application.

• Support grievance resolution, arbitration preparation, and labor-management initiatives.

• Coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit hourly and salaried employees.

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation, including union-specific requirements.

• Build relationships with staffing agencies, schools, and community organizations.

• Develop and deliver employee and leadership training programs focused on compliance, labor relations, communication, and leadership.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including labor regulations.

• Partner with Safety to promote OSHA compliance and a strong culture of workplace safety.

• Support HR initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate HR records and utilize HRIS systems to support reporting and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.

• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supporting a unionized workforce.

• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience handling grievances, labor relations, and collective bargaining support.

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or comparable HR certification.

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business objectives

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Play a key leadership role in a growing manufacturing operation.

• Partner directly with operations leaders to drive workforce success.

• Influence employee engagement, culture, and labor relations.

• Make a meaningful impact on employees and the business every day.

Salary: $110,000–$125,000 annually

Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based annual incentive.

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional growth and development opportunities

If you're an HR leader who enjoys partnering with operations, building strong workplace relationships, and making a lasting impact in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.