Human Resource Manager - Labor Relations

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Parental leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are leading luxury kitchen appliance manufacturers seeking an experienced HR Manager - Labor Relations in the Madison area. This role coordinates HR policies, staffing, and employee relations while supporting union-related matters and development initiatives for the manufacturing floor.

The successful candidate will manage on-site HR activities, partner with the manufacturing team to optimize labor relations under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and lead an on-site

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years progressive HR experience with labor relations.
• 3+ years in manufacturing and 3+ years in a union environment.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data reporting.
• Experience reading labor contracts and policy manuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement HR policies, programs, and systems with management.
• Oversee staffing, employee relations, labor relations, and employee development.
• Serve as communication bridge between employees and management.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and coach manufacturing teams on policies.
• Participate in union contract negotiations and labor management meetings.
• Administer labor agreement terms and manage grievances/resolution.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Labor contracts

Microsoft Office

Reading labor rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resource Manager - Labor Relations

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: HUMAN007204

• Posted : August 10, 2026


• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Madison, WI 53711, USA

Description

Overview

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world's most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right - with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. As an aspiring HR Leader this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

This position exists to coordinate and implement human resources policies, programs, and systems to support the successful attainment of business objectives by includes working with managers and manufacturing floor supervisors. The HR Manager's key areas of responsibility including staffing, employee relations, labor relations, employee development, and equal opportunity affairs. The most important impact of this position is to help the organization reach our goals by acting as the bridge for communication between employees and management.

• Build a strong culture within the plant to ensure employees feel valued and engaged.


• Partner with manufacturing team to maximize labor relations for employees covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement


• Administer the terms of the agreement through the grievance process
  
  
  
  • Participate in union contract negotiations
  
  
  • Lead Labor Management meetings
  
  
  • Manage grievances and grievance resolution, including mediation
  
  
  
  


• Lead full cycle recruitment efforts


• Coach and influence manufacturing team on company policies, as well as federal and state regulations


• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures


• Serve as a resource to employees related to management, employment, and performance


• Contribute to a cooperative, team environment


• Support and live the Sub-Zero Group, Inc. guiding principles of Culture of Authenticity, Operational Excellence, and Innovation.


• Lead an on-site HR Team (up to two direct reports)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or higher in Human Resources or related field


• 5+ years of progressive HR experience


• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment


• 3+ years in a union environment


• Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software


• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, labor contracts, and procedure manuals


• Able to collect, analyze and report on data


• Preferred:
  
  
  
  • Prior people management experience
  
  
  
  

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills


• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans


• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing


• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths


• Education assistance and internal training programs


• Electric vehicle charging


• Maternity & paternity leave

Equal Opportunity Employer
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