Lightera · 1 day ago
Senior Manager Human Resources
Norcross, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLightera is seeking a Senior Manager of Human Resources & Labor Relations for their Norcross Plant. This role will lead HR strategic initiatives in a unionized manufacturing environment, focusing on employee and labor relations, recruitment, training, and performance management.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison and facilitate effective communication and resolution of issues between employees, union representatives, and management
Lead or participate in union negotiations including drafting and implementing collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
Lead all aspects of labor relations including contract administration, grievance handling, and arbitration preparation
Partner on development and execution labor strategy in collaboration with corporate HR and legal teams
Provide input on economic and wage data in preparation for negotiations
Anticipate and mitigate potential labor disputes and work stoppages
Build strong relationships with union representatives to promote proactive issue resolution and a constructive labor-management environment
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, CBA, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.)
Conduct investigations into workplace complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary
Oversee attendance management, corrective action, and dispute resolution processes
Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives within the plant
Oversee accurate and timely HR reporting, headcount tracking, and metrics (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, etc.)
Manage HR budgets, staffing plans, and workforce analytics
Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure labor costs align with budgetary goals
Partner with leadership to identify workforce development needs and succession planning
Support training initiatives for leadership development, skill enhancement, and safety compliance
Manage performance appraisal and merit review processes
Lead initiatives to drive employee engagement, retention, and recognition
Additional Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field required
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment with direct labor relations experience
Strong understanding of employment and labor law, collective bargaining, and grievance/arbitration procedures
Proven record in leading HR teams and partnering with operations leadership
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, etc.)
Conduct investigations into workplace complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary
Oversee attendance management, corrective action, and dispute resolution processes
Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives within the plant
Oversee accurate and timely HR reporting, headcount tracking, and metrics (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, etc.)
Manage HR budgets, staffing plans, and workforce analytics
Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure labor costs align with budgetary goals
Partner with leadership to identify workforce development needs and succession planning
Support training initiatives for leadership development, skill enhancement, and safety compliance
Manage performance appraisal and merit review processes
Lead initiatives to drive employee engagement, retention, and recognition
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Ability to create comprehensive project plans and communication plans to execute key initiatives in compensation and benefits
Strong project management and vendor relationship management skills
Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across functions
Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Exhibit Lightera 'Standards of Conduct'
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification
Training in collective bargaining, conflict resolution, or labor law preferred
Company
Lightera
Lightera was created through the integration of Furukawa Electric Group’s optical fiber business units, including the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS LLC, and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase