What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC?
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in. About the Role As an HR Manager at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement, supporting HR operations, and ensuring compliance across the plant. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and strategic decision-making skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to talent development, workforce planning, and positive employee relations. You will collaborate with plant leadership, HR colleagues, union committees, and teammates, ensuring HR programs and policies are effectively implemented and that employee relations and engagement are maintained. This is an on-site role located in Warren, OH. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. What You’ll Do • Serves as the HR business partner in the areas of compensation, employee engagement, employee relations, compliance, metrics, staffing, and performance management systems programs for all teammates at the plant. • Identifies staff vacancies and collaborates with managers and the talent acquisition team for candidate selection and successful onboarding of new teammates. • Provides direction, coaching, and analytics to help leaders make talent decisions and promote employee engagement and positive employee relations. • Partners with union bargaining committees to manage labor relations and contract administration. • Monitors compliance with all state and federally mandated leaves of absence and accommodation policies and programs (FMLA, USERRA, ADA). • Analyzes training needs and develops salaried and hourly employee development plans. • Develops and facilitates various training programs, including orientation and safety-related trainings. • Organizes culture-enhancing events to strengthen team engagement. • Participates in or leads projects and special initiatives within and outside the HR function as assigned. Who You Are • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment. • Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting HR in a collectively bargained environment preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. • Experience using or exposure to Human Resources Information Systems, particularly Workday, is preferred. • Strong knowledge of HR and safety laws, including Affirmative Action/EEOC requirements, DOL laws, leave of absences (FMLA, USERRA, ADA), and OSHA. • High ethical standards and strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to focus on the most important and urgent issues. • Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills to interact with internal team members and external customers. • Goal-oriented, entrepreneurial self-starter capable of making strategic decisions with a sense of velocity and urgency. • Requires on-site presence to support manufacturing teammates. What You’ll Get Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more: • Competitive Compensation • Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities • 401(k) with Company Match • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance • Tuition Assistance Program • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Employee Loyalty Awards Compensation & Benefits The base salary for this position will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance. Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more. M/F/D/V We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.