HR Manager - Union Experience

Job Juncture; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

100% 401(k) match up to 5%

HSA contribution

Bonus potential 10%

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Manufacturing HR Manager to lead an established HR team at a growing Ohio manufacturing site. You will partner with the General Manager, drive HR strategy, and own labor relations, compliance, and staffing initiatives.

Day-one benefits, a 100% 401(k) match up to 5%, HSA contributions, and a strong work-life balance are offered as the site reinvests in people and processes; you will manage two direct reports and report to the GM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and related field preferred.
• At least five years in a lead manufacturing HR role.
• Experience overseeing others in a HR team.
• Strong HR compliance knowledge.
• Experience with recruitment and staffing strategies.
• Strong employee relations experience and problem-solving skills.
• HRIS experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel) and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tactical and strategic HR plans for the site.
• Manage labor strategy, including collective bargaining, grievances, and contract interpretation.
• Propose policy changes and drive initiatives with leadership.
• Support recruitment plan and partner with the recruitment team.
• Communicate with executives, managers, and staff to resolve HR inquiries.
• Coach and mentor HR staff and oversee day-to-day HR operations.
• Ensure plant compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEO and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

HR compliance

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

ERP

Job description

Lead a high-tenure team and shape the future of a growing, manufacturing site in a modern environment that offers elite day one benefits, a 100% 401(k) match up to 5%, and a rare commitment to true work-life balance!

Immediate Stability & Financial Growth: Enjoy comprehensive benefits available day one, including a company-contributed HSA and an elite 100% 401(k) match up to 5%, all within a company actively expanding through strategic acquisitions.

Empowered Leadership & Autonomy: Partner directly with a compassionate General Manager who values you as a strategic confidant; lead with full autonomy in a culture that rejects micro-management and respects your expertise.

Proven Culture & High Retention: Join a site boasting excellent employee tenure and high morale, where you will lead an established HR team of two seasoned professionals (10+ years of experience each) in a truly family-oriented environment.

Modernized Workspace & Tech: Drive impact through significant site reinvestment, including newly remodeled office spaces and upcoming enterprise software upgrades that streamline HR operations.

True Work-Life Integration: Break the manufacturing "burnout" cycle with a consistent 40-45 hour work week and a flexible schedule where weekend work is a genuine rarity, not the expectation.

Growing manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing HR Manager to work with their collaborative team and report to the General Manager. As the Manufacturing HR Manager, you will oversee two direct reports. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Evaluate, further develop and improve tactical and strategic plan of human resources for the site
• Manage the labor strategy of the plant, including collective bargaining, grievances, and understanding the contract
• Determine policy changes as needed and update company on needed initiatives
• Support recruitment specialist with the recruitment plan for the company
• Communicate at executive, manager and staff levels to resolve HR inquiries and concerns
• Coach and mentor company team members on HR-related concerns, including leading, coaching and overseeing HR staff members
• Ensure plant compliance as an expert related to FMLA, ADA, EEO and OSHA
• Support benefits specialist with benefits administration
• Work within the company ERP system and HRIS system for reporting and documentation
• Support, develop, and administer site training at all levels of the plant
• Empower and coach the HR team to meet their individual and team goals
• Manage multiple HR projects at a time
• Utilize the company ATS (applicant tracking system) for verification of hours, documentation and reporting
• Participate in policy review and stay updated on employment law
• Lead and conduct employee relations, including needed investigations and resolving employee conflict
• Support EHS Manager with BWC and OSHA log documentation and communication
• Provide insight as a key confidant to the General Manager
• Establish and improve HR practices based on data and analysis
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Qualified candidates will be able to take ownership of and prioritize projects, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be self-motivated, organized, collaborative and flexible with work requirements. Qualified candidates will enjoy spending time on the manufacturing floor, building rapport with the site team members. The company offers two-tier medical benefits from day one (including dental and vision), life and AD&D, long-term and short-term disability, HSA account, 10% bonus potential and EXCELLENT 401K match of 100% up to 5%.

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing HR Manager:
1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, ideally in a relatable field 2. At least five years of experience working in a lead manufacturing HR position 3. Experience overseeing others 4. Strong HR compliance 5. Background in recruitment 6. Strong employee relations experience 7. HRIS experience 8. Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. HR certifications

2. ERP experience

3. Experience with unionized workforce

Reasons to work for this company:

• Benefits available day one of employment and offers an HSA contribution
• GREAT 401K match of 100% up to 5%
• Company is seeking growth and additional acquisitions
• New software upgrades and projects in the works
• Nice, newly remodeled office space