Manager, Employee Relations
Core
Lead HR functions for a unionized manufacturing facility of 850 employees, focusing on employee relations, union negotiations, and strategic business partnership.
Role type
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Builds
High-performing workplace and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment
Domain
Manufacturing / Unionized Labor Relations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Union relations, collective bargaining negotiations, employee engagement, strategic HR leadership, conflict resolution, lean methodologies, workforce planning, organizational development, recruitment process design, onboarding program design, coaching leadership, diversity and inclusion initiatives
Preferred skills
Experience in manufacturing environments, knowledge of lean methodologies, ability to drive cultural change
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead the full scope of HR functions including employee relations, union relations, benefits, compensation, training, organizational development, and communications; Build strong relationships with manufacturing operations leadership to provide strategic guidance on HR matters; Establish and maintain strong operator relationships to prevent escalations and build engagement; Partner with leadership to implement standardized recruitment processes and comprehensive onboarding programs; Coach manufacturing leaders on effective communication practices and consistent leadership; Apply lean methodologies to drive operations to best-in-class levels; Implement comprehensive recognition and reward systems and workforce planning strategies; Enhance collaborative communications between union representatives and management; Maintain regular floor presence to proactively identify and address employee concerns
Seniority
Manager, strategic business partner