Human Resources Manager

About the role

We are recruiting for an experienced labor relations professional to join our client as Human Resources Manager. As a member of a collaborative HR team, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, with a primary focus on labor relations, leave management, policy administration and workforce support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key HR partner in labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance resolution, labor-management meetings, and collective bargaining support.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation coordination, and other protected leaves of absence.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with employees, managers, and third-party vendors to facilitate the leave and return-to-work process.
• Provide guidance on accommodation requests and interactive process requirements.
• Support workforce planning, recruiting, and talent management initiatives to meet evolving business needs.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for workforce and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on employee development programs, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a union or multi-site manufacturing environment
• Experience leading employee relations and investigations
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, leave administration, and employment law compliance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred