What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Manager position at Morey?
About the Role
We are looking for an Employee Relations Manager who will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing workforce and strengthening communication between employees and leadership.
This position is highly visible on the factory floor, serving as the primary HR partner for production employees. You will help address employee concerns, guide supervisors on people-related issues, and ensure employees clearly understand our policies as well as their total rewards and available resources.
Above all, we're looking for someone who carries our values with conviction — someone who gets our operations team excited, focused, and proud to be part of what we're building at Morey. The ideal candidate builds trust naturally with hourly employees, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and is passionate about creating a fair, respectful, and supportive workplace where people do their best work.
What You’ll Do
Employee Relations & Workforce Support
- Serve as the primary HR contact for factory-floor employees.
- Address employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy questions quickly and professionally.
- Partner with supervisors and management to resolve employee relations issues and maintain a positive work environment.
- Conduct employee relations investigations when needed.
Factory Floor Engagement
- Maintain a strong, regular presence on the production floor to build relationships and stay connected with employees.
- Act as a trusted resource and advocate for employee questions and concerns.
- Support communication between HR, management, and production teams — translating leadership’s vision into something the floor can see, feel, and get behind.
Employee Benefits & Support
- Assist employees with questions regarding total rewards, policies, and other HR programs.
- Help employees navigate company resources and ensure they understand available options.
- Support benefits enrollment periods, employee education, and ongoing training efforts.
HR Programs & Compliance
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
- Maintain documentation of employee relations activities.
- Support HR initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
What We’re Looking For
We value character and fit over years above on a resume. If you bring genuine care for people, natural trust-building ability, and a heart for manufacturing environments, we want to hear from you.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
- 3 years of HR and employee relations experience with a demonstrated track record of connecting with hourly workforces; exceptional candidates with a few years of strong, relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience supporting hourly employees in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build trust with employees across different roles and backgrounds.
- Comfortable working directly on the factory floor and engaging with production teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience with manufacturing workforce environments.
- Familiarity with benefits administration, HRIS systems, and employee support programs.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus, but not required.
Why This Role Matters
Morey is a company built on precision, purpose, and people. Our production team is the backbone of everything we make, and this role exists to ensure every person on that floor feels heard, supported, and connected to something bigger than their shift.
The Employee Relations Manager doesn’t just solve HR problems — they carry our culture into the work. By building real relationships on the floor, championing our values in the day-to-day, and being a visible, trusted presence, this person helps us attract and keep the kind of team Morey is proud to have.