Human Resources Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a unionized manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR team member who can manage core employee processes, guide workforce relations, and contribute to a positive and compliant workplace. The role will partner closely with plant leadership and the HR team to oversee daily HR operations while helping drive key people initiatives across a workforce of approximately 250 employees.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day human resources activities for a manufacturing site, ensuring consistent support for employees, supervisors, and leadership.

- Review employee timekeeping records and coordinate payroll-related administration to help maintain accurate compensation processing.

- Lead the onboarding experience for new employees, including orientation sessions, employment documentation, and work authorization verification.

- Manage scheduling-related HR support and help maintain organized employee records and administrative processes.

- Administer benefits-related activities, including supporting annual open enrollment and responding to employee questions about available programs.

- Address employee relations matters within a union environment, including assisting with grievances and helping ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.

- Partner with the broader HR team on special projects and operational priorities as business needs evolve.

- Support HR process improvements and assist with activities related to the transition from manual workflows to Workday.

- Promote compliance with company policies, employment requirements, and plant-level HR procedures across the workforce.

Requirements

- 5+ years of human resources experience, including responsibility for employee relations and HR administration.

- Prior experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial workforce in a unionized setting.

- Experience coordinating onboarding, orientation for permanent employees, and I-9 completion in a fast-paced environment.

- Familiarity with benefits administration and open enrollment processes.

- Ability to manage union grievance support with professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

- Experience using HRIS platforms and adapting to evolving HR systems and processes.

- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills with the ability to handle ad hoc priorities effectively.

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