Human Resources Manager - Indianapolis

Lead HR operations across multiple field and operational locations, partnering closely with business leaders to support a large hourly workforce in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role has significant responsibility for employee relations, labor relations, workforce engagement, talent management, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for operational leaders across multiple locations.
• Lead employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Build strong relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and union representatives.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements while ensuring compliance with labor contracts and company policies.
• Manage grievance processes and partner with leadership on labor relations matters.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance issues, conflict management, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement programs and initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.
• Monitor workforce metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, retention, and employee relations trends, to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with safety and operational leadership to promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives across multiple locations.
• Oversee leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation, and related employee programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting a distributed industrial or operational workforce.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working within a unionized environment.
• Strong employee relations experience with demonstrated success resolving complex workplace issues.
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and managing labor relations matters.
• Proven ability to support multiple locations and business leaders simultaneously.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, and EEO regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Professional HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities within a Growing Industrial Organization

Pay

Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000