Plant Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Interview, hire, and onboard salaried and hourly employees.
• Maintain accurate records of employment for salaried and hourly staff.
• Coach and partner with hiring managers to build strong and effective teams.
• Lead salary planning, administration, and performance review processes.
• Direct and support department HR team members with goals, objectives, and developmental needs.
• Administer and enforce labor contracts, ensuring compliance across departments.
• Respond to grievances at the 3rd step and guide departments through 1st and 2nd step processes.
• Actively participate in contract negotiations and union discussions.
• Develop and maintain plant policies, procedures, and rules.
• Administer disciplinary action as required for policy/rule infractions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the HR departmental budget.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws (ADA, EEOC, FMLA, etc.).
• Assist the EHS Manager with safety leadership, including the Executive Safety Committee.
• Lead attendance program administration, payroll processing, hourly vacation scheduling, and overtime scheduling.
• Provide benefits support in partnership with Corporate Benefits.
• Facilitate professional development and training initiatives, including team skills training.
• Generate and submit monthly Key Operating Performance (KOP) metrics and reports to corporate.
• Drive hiring process for salaried employees in conjunction with Corporate Talent Management and Plant leadership.
• Administer employee programs such as safety glass, EAP referrals, and employment verifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Quality, Environmental, and 5-S programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least three (3) years in a union facility.
• Strong labor relations background, including grievance administration and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll administration, benefits, and HRIS systems.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with operations leadership to drive organizational performance.

Deliverables:

• Department goals and objectives aligned with plant and corporate strategy.
• Annual salary plan and performance review process completed on schedule.
• Accurate and timely monthly KOP and HR reports.
• Timely completion of projects and initiatives.
• Full compliance with documentation, policies, labor agreements, and legal requirements.
• Contribution to improved plant performance and profitability through HR initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required (or equivalent experience).