HR Manager

Dayforce; Allenton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support our Allenton and Germantown manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin. This hands-on HR leadership role partners with plant leaders, employees, and union representatives to build a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace.

Union HR experience is required, with a focus on employee relations, labor contract interpretation, and workforce development across multiple plants in the region.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting a union workforce.
• Strong employee and labor relations experience.
• Experience interpreting and administering a collective bargaining agreement.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Union relations

Labor relations

Collective bargaining

Coaching & development

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

HR Manager – Union Manufacturing

Location: Allenton & Germantown, WI

Make an Impact. Support Our People. Help Our Plants Thrive.

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

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

• 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

• Labor contract negotiation and/or administration experience

• SHRM or other HR certification