Executive HR Leader: Strategic Partner in Manufacturing

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof is seeking a hands-on, business-minded Human Resources Manager to join its executive leadership. This on-site role partners with the CEO/President, Plant Manager, and senior leaders to shape people strategy in a 24/7 unionized manufacturing environment of about 130 employees.

You will balance strategic leadership with daily HR operations, manage labor relations, benefits, compliance, talent development, and reporting to the Board.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR management role.
• Required experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, including CBA administration, grievance handling, and support of labor negotiations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, including NLRB, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent communication, coaching, listening, presentation, policy-writing, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field; PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic member of the executive leadership and production planning teams, connecting business objectives with workforce needs and employee well-being.
• Partner closely with plant leadership to build productive labor-management relationships and support collective bargaining, grievance procedures, conflict resolution, disciplinary matters, and interpretation and administration of the CBA.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and succession initiatives to help ensure the organization has the talent and leadership pipeline needed for the future.
• Oversee the full employee benefits portfolio, including healthcare, COBRA, EAP, retirement, disability, life/AD&D, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, FMLA, paid sick time, and related programs.
• Serve as Plan Administrator for 401(k) and defined pension plans and serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary.
• Partner with Safety & Security and plant supervisors to reinforce policies, procedures, training, accountability, and a safe working environment.
• Lead attendance and return-to-work programs while ensuring policies are applied consistently and fairly.
• Help modernize and strengthen the HR function through process improvement, HRIS implementation, training, and employee development initiatives.
• Develop, review, and maintain HR policies and practices that support compliance, operational consistency, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.
• Champion employee engagement, recognition programs, and internal communications that strengthen connection across the organization.
• Coordinate performance-management processes and maintain accurate, confidential employee records.
• Prepare and present meaningful HR reporting and updates to senior leadership and Board members.
• Take the lead on special HR and community initiatives as needs arise.

Skills

HR leadership

Union experience

CBA administration

Labor negotiations support

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Policy writing

HRIS implementation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR or SPHR certification is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Htprof is seeking a hands-on, business-minded Human Resources Manager to join its executive leadership. This on-site role partners with the CEO/President, Plant Manager, and senior leaders to shape people strategy in a 24/7 unionized manufacturing environment of about 130 employees.

You will balance strategic leadership with daily HR operations, manage labor relations, benefits, compliance, talent development, and reporting to the Board.