Confidential Jobs · 14 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Confidential Jobs is seeking a Human Resources Manager who will partner closely with plant leadership to design, implement, and administer HR programs while driving employee relations, compliance, staffing, and labor relations in a union manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will support the plant leadership team and HR processes for a union workforce, ensuring a strong employee relations culture and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
Maintain a strong “open door” employee relations culture
Build visibility and trust on the floor (active engagement with hourly teams)
Coordinate employee programs, community events, and workforce activities
Create and deliver internal employee communications
Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
Lead investigations and ensure consistent responses to:
Harassment/discrimination claims
Ethics hotline calls
EEOC/state charges
Coach/counsel supervisors and leadership on:
Discipline practices
Employee relations concerns
Performance issues and corrective actions
Administer and interpret the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Support labor strategy development
Participate in contract negotiations
Handle union issues through: Grievance resolution, Arbitration support
Align HR initiatives with plant/business strategy
Identify and communicate business goals and how HR supports performance
Support annual plant goals through workforce planning and organizational support
Drive hourly staffing end-to-end: Sourcing strategy, Hiring coordination, Onboarding execution
Develop/support crew models and provide workforce data to leadership
Determine training needs and manage training logistics
Plan and support layoffs/curtailments when required
Ensure compliance with federal/state employment regulations and JM policies
Lead and facilitate key HR cycles including: Compensation planning, Economic packages, Open enrollment, Succession planning
Participate in company-wide HR projects across business units/geographies
Partner with EH&S to support safety performance improvements
May supervise HR Generalists or HR Services Specialists (as assigned)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree + 5+ years HR experience (OR no bachelor's degree with 10+ years HR experience)
Minimum 1 year HR experience in manufacturing or similar environment
Union/Labor Relations experience required
Strong investigation + discipline expertise
Strong communication skills (written & verbal) across all levels
Strong Excel skills
Ability to influence and drive decisions independently
Strong working knowledge of: Wage & hour, EEOC, FMLA / FLSA, OSHA basics
Preferred
Experience using HCM systems for HR operations (preferred: Workday HCM)