human resources manager.

Build an effective, compliant, and performance-oriented workplace culture. Lead the overall HR function for the manufacturing site and provide strategic and operational HR support to plant leadership. Partner with the Plant Manager and functional leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, productivity improvement, and operational readiness.Identify employee relations risks early and develop appropriate mitigation and communication plans. Maintain constructive relationships with employees, frontline supervisors, and employee representatives. Support the company in responding lawfully and effectively to union organizing activity, representation matters, grievances, negotiations, and other labor relations issues. Lead employee relations and labor relations matters across the site. Train managers and supervisors on positive employee relations, lawful management practices, documentation, and issue resolution. Where applicable, administer collective bargaining agreements and support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations. Provide guidance on workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, performance issues, grievances, complaints, and terminations.Partner with internal and external legal counsel on complex employment and labor matters. Conduct or oversee workplace investigations and maintain accurate, confidential documentation. Ensure compliance with federal, Ohio, and local employment and labor laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA-related HR requirements, and NLRA obligations. Monitor HR metrics, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, labor cost, and employee relations cases.Develop, implement, and consistently administer HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook provisions. Oversee attendance management, leave administration, payroll coordination, benefits administration, employee records, and HR reporting. Strengthen the people-management capabilities of supervisors and department managers.Develop local recruitment channels and partnerships to support plant staffing requirements. Support succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives. Lead workforce planning and recruitment for production, technical, professional, and management positions. Improve onboarding, orientation, training, and retention programs for hourly and salaried employees.Work effectively with both U.S.-based and international leadership teams

7-10 years

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or labor relations certification is preferred.Advanced degree preferred.Experience working in a multinational or cross-cultural organization is preferred.Experience in a unionized facility, union organizing campaign, collective bargaining, grievance handling, or labor contract administration is strongly preferred.

At least 8 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentBachelor?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field requiredAt least 3 years of experience leading an HR function or serving as the senior HR representative at a plant or operating site.Strong business judgment and the ability to balance operational needs, employee relations, and legal compliance. Experience supporting both hourly production employees and salaried professionals.Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.

Bachelors