What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Plant - Human Resources Manager #26138 position at Blue Chip Talent?
Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Plant Human Resources Manager. This role is responsible for leading plant-level HR operations, managing labor relations in a union environment, and supporting employee relations, compliance, and workforce initiatives within a large-scale manufacturing facility.
Job Duties
- Lead HR operations across employee relations, labor relations, staffing, training, compliance, and performance management
- Manage UAW-related matters, including grievances, discipline, arbitration, CBA interpretation, and negotiations
- Partner with plant leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals and workforce needs
- Lead investigations related to employee complaints, misconduct, policy violations, and workplace concerns
- Drive change management, organizational design, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA requirements, EEO standards, and internal HR policies
- Oversee plant HR, occupational health, EHS, coordination, and employee activities team members
- Support HR coverage and issue resolution within a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Skills & Experience Required
- Plant-level HR experience within a manufacturing environment
- Direct labor relations experience in a union or UAW environment
- Hands-on grievance management, discipline, arbitration, and CBA interpretation experience
- HR leadership experience supporting large, complex operations
- Experience managing HR teams, HRBPs, generalists, coordinators, or related HR functions
- Knowledge of employment law, EEO compliance, OSHA requirements, and HR policy administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or related field
Desired
- 5 years of HR leadership experience
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
- Advanced degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field
- Experience supporting manufacturing or plant operations
- Knowledge of HRIS, ATS, payroll systems, and workforce reporting tools
- Experience overseeing occupational health, EHS, or plant support functions
Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.
We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.