Experienced HR Generalist with Union Experience

HR Generalist / Human Resources Manager

Job Summary

Join our mission-driven team as an HR Generalist/Human Resources Manager for a network of 85 employees in 9 offices. Based in a hybrid environment (3 days in office, 2 remote), you'll play a vital role in shaping positive employee relations, guiding union/management collaboration, and ensuring a thriving, compliant workplace. If you excel in unionized settings, enjoy strategic HR planning, and are eager to make a real impact, we want you to be part of our forward-thinking, non profit organization!

Job Specifications

• Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3 office days, 2 remote—your choice!)
• Pay Rate: $70,000–$85,000/year ( $3,000 for bilingual talent)
• Shift: 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday (1-hour lunch)
• Annual Work Hours: 1950
• Technology Provided: Desktop & Laptop for seamless in-office/remote work
  
  

Roles And Responsibilities

• Serve as HR lead, managing all aspects of HR for union and non-union employees
• Foster positive union-management relations, acting as a trusted advisor and bridge-builder
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, grievances, and compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and the employee manual
• Advise leadership on labor law issues, best practices, and regulatory compliance
• Lead or participate in labor negotiation teams, supporting collective bargaining and contract administration
• Train staff on PayDay software and timekeeping processes
• Support managers with strategic workforce planning, employee engagement, and conflict resolution
• Benefit Administration
• Help create Job Descriptions, employee handbook and Standard Operating procedures
• Ensure smooth HR operations amid evolving workforce demands, including recruiting, onboarding and terminations
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in a unionized environment, with hands-on collective bargaining and contract management is preferred
• Strong knowledge of labor law, grievance procedures, and CBA compliance
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills with management and union representatives
• Demonstrated strategic HR planning and organizational skills
• Experience conducting investigations and managing employee relations issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, with comfort in both virtual and in-person settings
• Experience training staff in HRIS/timekeeping systems (PayDay experience a plus)
• SHRM Certification preferred
  
  

Opportunities

• Play a pivotal role in shaping HR policies and procedures in a dynamic, mission-driven organization
• Directly impact positive labor relations and employee satisfaction across multiple offices
• Advance your career with significant ownership over collective bargaining and employee relations
• Join a leadership team committed to innovation, transparency, and employee well-being
  
  

Company Culture And Benefits

Our organization is built on collaboration, respect, and service to our community. We champion open communication, embrace diversity, and support professional growth at every level.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid BC/BS medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal time, liberal sick pay
• Comp time for overtime and all federal holidays off
• Flexible hybrid work schedule and tech support
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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