Strategic HR Leader for Unionized Manufacturing

Price Industries; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Industries seeks a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions at one of our Suwanee, GA facilities. The role partners with plant leadership to drive employee engagement, leadership development, and labor relations in a unionized manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in progressive HR roles within manufacturing, plus strong labor relations experience and a track record of developing frontline leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years supporting a unionized workforce.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, and grievance administration.
• Experience leading employee relations investigations and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated success developing frontline leaders and supervisory talent.
• Knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement leadership development programs for supervisors, team leads, and emerging leaders.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, accountability, and effective leadership practices.
• Develop succession planning and talent review processes.
• Lead training initiatives focused on leadership skills, communication, engagement, and workforce development.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Partner with operational leaders to forecast workforce needs and lead recruiting for hourly, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop onboarding programs to accelerate employee success and retention.
• Support workforce diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee performance management processes and annual talent reviews.
• Monitor HR metrics like turnover, retention, absenteeism, and engagement.
• Ensure policy compliance and labor law adherence.
• Lead labor relations with union and non-union employees; administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Support contract negotiations and labor strategy initiatives.

Skills

Leadership development

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

Coaching managers

Succession planning

Training programs

Diversity & inclusion

People management

Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Price Industries seeks a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions at one of our Suwanee, GA facilities. The role partners with plant leadership to drive employee engagement, leadership development, and labor relations in a unionized manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in progressive HR roles within manufacturing, plus strong labor relations experience and a track record of developing frontline leaders.