Strategic HR Leader for Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor, based in the United States, seeks a senior HR leader to partner with executives in shaping people strategies for manufacturing environments. The role focuses on workforce planning, succession, and performance management while ensuring compliance with labor laws and union-related considerations.

The candidate will drive HR analytics, policy development, and leadership coaching to improve employee experience and organizational performance in a complex industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or unionized environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations, labor negotiations, collective bargaining, and employment law compliance.
• Experience with workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and employee development programs.
• Strong analytical and technology skills with experience utilizing HRIS platforms and workforce data.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives to business objectives and influence leaders at all levels.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Unit leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and succession planning.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on people-related initiatives and challenges.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop recruiting strategies and attract top talent.
• Support and coach leaders through performance management and employee development processes.
• Collaborate on career pathing and succession initiatives.
• Lead training and professional development programs.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment.
• Provide guidance on conflict resolution, corrective action, investigations, and employee relations matters.
• Develop workforce and labor strategies supporting operational goals.
• Lead and support HR compliance efforts.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that minimize organizational risk.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• Oversee HR systems and ensure data integrity and process effectiveness.
• Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to support business decisions.
• Drive process improvements and technology adoption to enhance employee experience and HR service delivery.

Skills

Human Resources Leadership

Labor Relations

Workforce Planning

HRIS Platforms

Employee Development

Strategic Mindset

Coaching

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

HRIS Platforms

Job description

Jobtailor, based in the United States, seeks a senior HR leader to partner with executives in shaping people strategies for manufacturing environments. The role focuses on workforce planning, succession, and performance management while ensuring compliance with labor laws and union-related considerations.

The candidate will drive HR analytics, policy development, and leadership coaching to improve employee experience and organizational performance in a complex industrial setting.