HR Lead, Union Manufacturing

HR Manager – Union Manufacturing

Location:

Allenton & Germantown, WI

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support our Allenton and Germantown manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on HR leadership role where you’ll partner with plant leaders, employees, and union representatives to build a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace.

Union HR experience is required.

• Partner with plant leadership on employee relations, labor relations, performance, staffing, and engagement.

• Administer and interpret union contracts and support positive labor-management relationships.

• Coach leaders and employees through workplace issues and employee relations matters.

• Lead investigations, grievances, and resolution of employee concerns.

• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee development.

• Support compensation, performance management, succession planning, and retention initiatives.

• Manage HR programs including FMLA, workers' compensation, and leave management.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and union agreements.

• Monitor HR metrics and identify opportunities and roll out plans to improve the employee experience and plant performance.

• Serve as a trusted HR resource and help drive a culture of safety, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for a people-focused, confident, and solutions-oriented HR leader who enjoys building relationships and making a positive impact.

Required:

• Hands-on experience supporting a union workforce

• Strong employee and labor relations experience

• Experience interpreting and administering a collective bargaining agreement

• Labor contract negotiation and/or administration experience

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience or equivalent experience

• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

• Manufacturing HR experience

• SHRM or other HR certification

If you're an HR professional who enjoys people, partnership, problem-solving, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!