Human Resources Manager

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to the HR Generalist team while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused HR function.
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and execute Human Resources strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Leads all labor relations activities across the organization, including union-related matters, grievances, and arbitration proceedings.
• Led collective bargaining negotiations in partnership with Program Managers and company leadership.
• Interprets and administers collective bargaining agreements and advises leaders on contract requirements and labor-relations practices.
• Provides guidance to leaders and employees on HR matters, including policy interpretation, employee-relations, conflict resolution, workplace concerns, and risk mitigation.
• Oversees employee-relations investigations and recommends appropriate actions through timely resolution.
• Advises leaders on performance management, corrective action, progressive discipline, and employee-related concerns.
• Oversees leave and accommodation matters, workplace injury guidance, unemployment claims, and other employment-related matters in partnership with the HR Generalists.
• Supports the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related technical and/or human resources field is preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources.
• Demonstrated experience leading labor relations initiatives, including grievance administration, arbitration, and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Prior experience working in an Aerospace & Defense and/or DoD environment is required. Understanding of government contracting, CBA employment, SCA employment laws is required.
• SRHM Certified Professional (SRHM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• High proficiency with HRIS systems. UKG Pro is a plus.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build trust and influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• In depth knowledge of labor relations practices and legal requirements.
• In depth knowledge of HR related federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Able to maintain high confidentiality; maintain high level of discretion and professionalism.