Human Resources Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at a unionized manufacturing site in Wabash, IN. You will partner with site leadership on workforce initiatives, manage employee and labor relations, and administer CBAs to drive a high-performing culture.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR leadership, manufacturing HR background, and strong HRIS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial HR background strongly preferred.
• Union labor relations experience required.
• Experience supporting both union and non-union employees.
• Strong employee relations and leadership coaching capabilities.
• HRIS and HR technology proficiency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities for a unionized manufacturing facility.
• Partner with operational leadership to drive workforce initiatives.
• Manage employee and labor relations matters.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Coach leaders on performance management and employee development.
• Conduct investigations and ensure employment law compliance.
• Utilize HR technology, reporting, and analytics to improve decision-making.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Leadership coaching

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

HR technology

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Wabash, IN

About the Opportunity

Our client is a long-standing manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a key production facility. This position serves as a strategic business partner to site leadership and will play a key role in employee relations, labor relations, culture development, talent acquisition, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all HR activities for a unionized manufacturing facility
• Partner with operational leadership to drive workforce initiatives
• Manage employee and labor relations matters
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning
• Coach leaders on performance management and employee development
• Conduct investigations and ensure employment law compliance
• Utilize HR technology, reporting, and analytics to improve decision-making
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience
• Manufacturing or industrial HR background strongly preferred
• Union labor relations experience required
• Experience supporting both union and non-union employees
• Strong employee relations and leadership coaching capabilities
• HRIS and HR technology proficiency
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Potential relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates

Location

This position is 100% on-site in the Wabash, Indiana area.