HR Manager

Position Title:

HR Manager Wage:
Based on Experience

We are partnering with a strong multi‑site company to staff this Human Resources Manager position in Kansas City, MO. This position serves as a strategic business partner to regional operations leadership, providing hands‑on HR guidance that drives performance, compliance, and a positive associate experience. This role aligns HR strategies with operational goals while leading talent management, labor relations, and organizational development initiatives that support operational excellence across assigned unionized facilities.

This position is based out of the Kansas City location but also has HR oversight of facilities in two other states with a total of 350 employees. A hybrid work schedule is offered, and regular overnight travel is required. Apply now!

• Partner with facility leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives
• Prepare, update, and communicate associate handbooks, job descriptions, and policy changes
• Lead associate engagement survey follow‑up and cultural improvement initiatives
• Conduct HR audits to ensure compliance with legal and company standards
• Serve as a trusted advisor to associates and leaders on HR policies and workplace concerns
• Conduct impartial investigations and support disciplinary and termination actions with thorough documentation
• Assist with workers' compensation claims and return‑to‑work processes
• Review unemployment claims and support facility safety programs and reporting
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations while safeguarding confidentiality and professionalism
• Support collective bargaining activities and union grievance processes as directed
• Supervise and mentor a Recruiter, supporting effective hiring and development practices
• Oversee recruiting strategies, staffing plans, and pre‑employment screening approvals
• Negotiate and manage relationships with temporary labor providers
• Maintain organizational charts, labor hour tracking, and workforce planning reports

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including unionized environments and grievance handling
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM‑CP) preferred
• Knowledge of employment law, labor relations and organizational development
• Excellent communication, decision‑making and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn new HR systems
• Willingness to travel frequently and adjust schedule as business needs require
• Collaborative, service‑oriented leader with sound judgment and results‑driven mindset

If you are interested in the Kansas City, MO HR Manager position, please apply now.