Human Resources Manager

Position Purpose

The Human Resource Manager for Fort Wayne Manufacturing plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience within a union manufacturing environment at PHD. This position serves as a trusted partner to leaders and employees alike, ensuring that people practices are applied fairly, consistently, and in alignment with our values. At PHD, we move the world forward by empowering our partners with innovative automation solutions. This role helps make that possible by supporting the people who design, build, and deliver those solutions every day. Through strong labor relations, disciplined HR practices, and a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, the Human Resource Manager contributes to a workplace culture rooted in respect, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. This role balances operational execution with thoughtful leadership, ensuring that policies, programs, and contractual obligations are carried out in a way that supports both business success and a positive employee environment.

Functions

• Management of PHD employee benefit programs including health insurance, life insurance, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Union 401k, Safety Glass Program, and Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Maintain effective labor relations through timely and thorough intervention and accurate interpretation of collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Organize and manage preparation for contract negotiations, participate in negotiations, and prepare final documentation.
• Maintain awareness of applicable employment legislation and participate in HR policy development.
• Maintain and enhance HRIS systems and prepare reports.
• Manage recruiting and hiring for Fort Wayne Manufacturing operations.
• Participate in compensation and job evaluation programs.
• Prepare weekly hourly payroll worksheets and serve as backup support for payroll processing.
• Participate as a member of the Fort Wayne Manufacturing management staff.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience as an HR Generalist
• Union Experience is a Plus
• Ability to support employees and leaders in a professional, consistent, and respectful manner while balancing empathy with accountability.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High aptitude for HR systems, payroll and timekeeping processes, and working with data and financial information; experience with Paycom or similar integrated HRIS preferred.