Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager

Confidential; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a skilled Human Resources Manager in Jersey City, NJ, to oversee employee and labor relations within a unionized environment at our distribution center. This role focuses on maintaining positive labor relations, managing grievances, and ensuring compliance with employment law.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, particularly in industrial settings, and a degree in Human Resources. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or Manager in an industrial setting, with 1+ year experience in a unionized setting.
• Proven ability to implement HR strategies that align with business goals and enhance employee engagement.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and HR best practices to ensure compliance and effective labor relations management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive labor relations with union representatives.
• Manage employee relations, addressing grievances and fostering a positive work environment.
• Facilitate performance management and oversee employee benefits programs.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resources management.

Skills

Employee and labor relations

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, experienced, detail oriented Human Resources Manager with a strong focus on employee and labor relations to manage a unionized hourly workforce at our distribution center, plus a field-based non-unionized workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive labor relations, collaborating closely with union representatives to address any issues that arise within the distribution center.
• Manage employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other issues, ensuring prompt resolution and fostering a positive work environment, especially within a large unionized hourly workforce.
• Become the point person for non-union supervisory and field workforce for any HR related matters.
• Facilitate performance management and oversee employee benefits programs, acting as the primary contact for questions or escalations related to these areas, and promoting continuous learning and growth.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resources management, staying updated with the latest NJ and NY employment law regulations and maintaining strong labor relations.
• Be onsite regularly, walking the floor and being a visible and positive representative within the workforce to build trust and engagement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or Manager in an industrial setting, with 1+ year experience in a unionized setting.
• Proven ability to implement HR strategies that align with business goals and enhance employee engagement.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and HR best practices to ensure compliance and effective labor relations management.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• BS/MS degree in Human Resources or a related field, with additional HR certifications being a plus.