Human Resources Manager - Detroit

Lead and execute HR strategies across multiple manufacturing and industrial facilities throughout the Midwest, supporting approximately 800 employees with continued growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational HR leadership for multiple manufacturing facilities across the Midwest region.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 3-4 HR Generalists to ensure consistent execution of HR programs and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary HR business partner to site leadership teams, supporting workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement efforts.
• Manage union and labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance resolution, collective bargaining support, and relationship management with union representatives.
• Partner with operations leaders to address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and company policies.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies across all facilities.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends and develop proactive solutions that improve organizational performance.
• Coordinate compensation, benefits, performance management, and annual talent review processes.
• Support change management initiatives related to growth, operational improvements, workforce transitions, and organizational restructuring.
• Lead employee engagement programs and continuous improvement initiatives focused on culture, safety, communication, and inclusion.
• Partner with safety, operations, and leadership teams to foster a positive employee experience and maintain a productive work environment.
• Manage HR budgets, vendor relationships, and HR-related projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or unionized environment.
• 3+ years of HR leadership experience managing HR professionals across multiple locations.
• Strong labor relations experience, including grievance management, contract interpretation, and union partnership.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large employee populations in multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of employment law, labor law, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and talent management practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Experience driving organizational change and partnering with senior operational leaders.
• Ability to travel throughout the Midwest region as needed.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Union manufacturing environment.
• Automotive, heavy industrial, metals, consumer products, distribution, or related industries.
• Workforce growth, facility expansions, integrations, or organizational transformation initiatives.
• HRIS, workforce analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career development and leadership training opportunities.

Pay

Competitive base salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + bonus + car allowance. Annual performance bonus opportunity.