HR Manager - Human Resources Manager

Kelly Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan and paid holidays

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead human resources for a manufacturing operation in Bronx, NY. The role covers employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, performance management, workforce planning, compliance, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate has strong employee relations experience, with union/labor relations and bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred. This onsite, full-time temp-to-hire position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including employee and labor relations.
• Experience in manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• Union labor relations experience and bilingual Spanish/English are strengths.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR advisor on employee relations and policy matters.
• Lead employee relations investigations and ensure compliant resolutions.
• Coach managers on performance, attendance, and development.
• Support labor relations, including contract interpretation and grievance processes.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for professional roles.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Recruiting

Workforce planning

Compliance

Spanish bilingual

HRIS

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Manager – Human Resources

Location: Bronx, NY

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Salary: $90,000–$100,000, depending on experience

The Opportunity

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support a manufacturing operation in the Bronx, NY. This is a hands‑on HR leadership role supporting employees and managers across employee relations, labor relations, talent acquisition, performance management, workforce planning, compliance, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate will have strong employee relations experience and the ability to partner confidently with leaders in a fast‑paced manufacturing or regulated environment. Union/labor relations experience and Spanish/English bilingual skills are strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to employees and leaders on employee relations, performance management, investigations, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
• Lead employee relations investigations and recommend fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolutions.
• Coach managers on performance issues, corrective action, attendance, employee development, and workforce planning.
• Support labor relations, including contract interpretation, grievance administration, employee concerns, and interaction with union leadership.
• Assist with collective bargaining preparation and labor strategy.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, retention, and change management.
• Lead full‑cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and operational positions.
• Partner with hiring managers on recruiting strategy, talent pipelines, succession planning, internal mobility, and onboarding.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee HR compliance, audits, reporting, leave administration, accommodations, and employee documentation.
• Analyze HR and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support compensation planning, promotions, organizational structure, employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functional leaders on business and workforce objectives.
• Support GMP requirements and understand their impact on employees, processes, and products.
• Oversee HR operational processes, employee communications, timekeeping, employee records, access management, and workforce administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, efficiency, and the overall employee experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including significant employee relations experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, distribution, or another regulated environment.
• Union workforce and labor relations experience strongly preferred, including grievances, contract interpretation, and collective bargaining support.
• Experience with workforce planning, talent management, organizational change, and leadership development.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent employee relations, investigation, conflict‑resolution, and coaching skills.
• Strong business judgment and ability to partner with leaders at multiple levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee matters with discretion.
• Spanish/English bilingual proficiency is required or strongly preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a broad HR Manager role with significant exposure to employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, workforce planning, and organizational development.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.