Human Resources Manager

The Christopher Group, Agile HR Business Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christopher Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to act as the HR partner for a unionized, multi-shift manufacturing plant. You will own the full HR function on site, collaborating with the Plant Manager and leadership to drive workforce effectiveness, employee relations, and HR program execution.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong presence on the production floor, capable of navigating union and non-union settings while aligning HR practices with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in both union and non-union facilities, supporting hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Plant partnership: Advise Plant Manager and leadership; translate priorities into people solutions.
• Employee & labor relations: Liaise with hourly union workforce; manage grievances, coaching, investigations, discipline, and restructures.
• Talent acquisition: Lead hiring for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly roles with urgency.
• Onboarding, training & development: Own new hire orientation; conduct training needs analysis; support performance management.
• Compensation & engagement: Support pay grade and market analysis; oversee annual reviews and bonus programs; lead recognition and wellness initiatives.
• HR operations & compliance: Maintain HRIS data; payroll entry; KPI reporting; oversee workers' compensation and compliance with employment law.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Urgency & follow-through

Manufacturing HR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Human Resources Manager is the dedicated HR partner for a unionized, multi-shift manufacturing plant, owning the full HR function for the site. The role works closely with the Plant Manager and plant leadership team to drive workforce effectiveness, employee relations, and HR program execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong presence on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team. Turn operational priorities into practical people solutions.
• Employee & labor relations: Act as the direct liaison with the hourly union workforce and manage grievances. Lead coaching, investigations, discipline, terminations, and restructuring in both union and non-union settings.
• Talent acquisition: Lead hiring for exempt, non-exempt, and hourly roles with urgency.
• Onboarding, training & development: Own new hire orientation and lead annual training needs analysis, track compliance training, and support performance management and succession planning.
• Compensation & engagement: Support pay grade and market analysis, annual performance and salary reviews, and bonus programs. Lead recognition, wellness, and community outreach initiatives.
• HR operations & compliance: Keep HRIS data accurate, and own payroll entry and KPI reporting. Oversee workers' compensation and compliance with federal, state, and local employment law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in both union and non-union facilities, supporting hourly and salaried employees (required)
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through