Human Resources Manager

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Our client is a global, engineering-driven organization operating in a highly technical manufacturing and R&D environment. The business runs on operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement — and HR is expected to operate at the same standard.

They are hiring an HR Manager to serve as the primary people leader for a U.S. manufacturing site, partnering closely with plant leadership, union representatives, and regional HR peers.

This role sits on the front lines of the business
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• Serve as the go-to HR leader for union and non-union employee relations
• Partner with plant leadership on investigations, discipline, grievances, and performance issues
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and labor policies with confidence
• Maintain compliance with U.S. (and Canadian, where applicable) labor and employment regulations
• Partner with the Plant Manager and Director/VP-level leaders on workforce planning, organizational change, and leadership decisions
• Support operational transformation, Lean initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Coach leaders through difficult people decisions with clarity and consistency
• Own site-level HR compliance, policies, and processes
• Ensure alignment with global HR frameworks while adapting to local realities
• Support audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements without drama or delay
• Support hiring, onboarding, and internal mobility for manufacturing and technical roles
• Partner with leaders on succession planning and development for frontline and salaried leaders
• Reinforce a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a global organization

• Strong employee relations and union experience
• Experience in manufacturing, plant, or technically complex operating environments
• Fluency in U.S. labor law and HR compliance (Canada exposure a plus)
• Ability to partner credibly with Plant Managers and senior leaders
• Comfort being visible, direct, and decisive on-site
• Ability to thrive in environments where operations come first and HR must keep up

This is not a role for someone who prefers remote work, light ER exposure, or purely corporate HR.

Up to 15% annual bonus

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

This is a career-building HR role for someone who wants to be close to the business, close to leadership, and trusted when things get difficult.

If this sounds like your kind of environment — or you know someone who fits this exactly — message me directly.