Human Resources Manager

About the role

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the Human Resources operations across four AMUS locations in the United States and Canada, including Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Novi, Michigan, Carlisle, South Carolina, and Hamilton, Ontario (Canada).

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR leadership for four AMUS locations, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, practices, and culture.
• Travel regularly (up to 40% per month) to support site leadership, employees, and HR initiatives.
• Serve as the primary HR partner to local leadership teams while aligning with AMUS and DNA corporate standards.
• Act as the lead negotiator for day-to-day union relations in unionized locations, including collective bargaining preparation, grievance handling, investigations, discipline, and contract administration.
• Escalate final approvals, major economic decisions, or high-risk labor matters to executive leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain constructive, professional relationships with union representatives and site leadership.
• Manage and develop a team of four HR professionals, including Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Learning and Development Specialist, and additional HR staff supporting core HR operations.
• Set priorities, provide coaching, and ensure clear accountability and effective service delivery across the HR team.
• Execute talent management and succession planning activities in support of organizational continuity and leadership development.
• Lead and oversee learning and development programs, including technical, professional, and leadership training, in partnership with the Learning and Development Specialist.
• Support performance management processes, employee development planning, and manager capability building.
• Lead end-to-end recruiting and onboarding across all locations, including proactive sourcing strategies for hourly, professional, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, improve candidate quality, and ensure timely hiring.
• Utilize HR systems and analytics to track recruiting effectiveness, turnover, and workforce trends.
• Lead the development and formalization of a comprehensive compensation and benefits program for AMUS that more closely ties pay to performance.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
• Develop and implement salary banding structures and transparent incentive/bonus programs aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare recommendations, secure executive and Board approval, and manage the rollout and communication of new compensation and benefits programs to employees.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements as the organization evolves.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters in both union and non-union environments.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee HR operations including HRIS accuracy, policy administration, payroll coordination, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading labor relations and union negotiations.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and managing HR staff.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS/ATS systems, compensation practices, and HR metrics.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS systems and compensation practices.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Union negotiation and labor relations.
• Talent management and development.
• Recruiting and onboarding.
• Compensation and benefits design.
• Employee relations and compliance.

Benefits

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.