What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Senior Manager position at Gerdau?
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Multi-site | Strategic HR Leadership | Labor Relations Focus
At GSN, we help build the future and we’re looking for a strategic and influential HR leader to join our team as a Senior Manager, Human Resources. This is an exciting and high-impact opportunity to influence business performance, strengthen leadership capability, and build scalable people strategies that support growth. In this role, you’ll partner directly with senior leadership to shape workforce strategy, lead labor and employee relations, and drive talent initiatives across a complex, multi-site environment. You will be a key leader in driving our organizational and cultural transformation.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned to business goalsLead labor relations activities, including union negotiations, contract management, and complex issue resolutionDrive talent strategy: workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and labor cost optimizationEnsure compliance, governance, and consistency across HR policies and practicesCollaborate cross-functionally to enhance organizational design, productivity, and engagementOrganizational Transformation Support: Lead HR workstreams for restructuring, growth initiatives, mergers & acquisitionsPerformance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Track HR metrics and drive improvements in processes, efficiency and outcomes
What You Bring
- Strong expertise across labor relations, employee relations, and talent managementProven ability to operate in multi-site, complex environmentsSolid business and data acumen—you use insights to influence decisions and outcomesDeep knowledge of compliance, risk management, and labor laws
Leadership Profile
- Strategic thinker who can influence and advise senior stakeholdersExperienced people leader who develops teams and coaches leadersConfident communicator who can navigate complex, sensitive situations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field8–12 years of progressive HR experience5 years of leadership experienceUnion negotiation experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Multi-site manufacturing experience; labor relations expertise; strong leadership skillsMaster's degree in Human Resources, or a related fieldProfessional certifications such as SHRM or HRCI
Why Join Us
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the people strategy of a dynamic organization, make a visible impact at the leadership level, and help build a high-performing, engaged workforce.
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