Strategic HR Leader — Union Relations & Multi-State Expert

Frey Consulting Group; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group seeks an experienced HR Manager/Leader to own HR initiatives, partner with leadership, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers across office and field environments.

The ideal candidate will lead HR functions, guide a small HR team, and drive employee relations, union/labor relations, and compliance across multiple states, including payroll oversight and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR/related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience and leadership.
• Strong background in employee relations, labor/union relations, multi-state HR, compliance, culture initiatives.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and managing HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations and serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and senior leadership.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment and coach leaders through workplace issues, performance concerns, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters.
• Develop, administer, and analyze employee/culture surveys and improve engagement and culture.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and best practices.
• Oversee HR compliance across multiple states, including FMLA, disability, employment regulations.
• Manage union field manpower in partnership with project managers.
• Partner with leadership and Safety on employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and labor relations issues.
• Build relationships with union employees and leadership.
• Lead talent management initiatives including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, development, and succession planning.
• Deliver employee development and leadership training programs.
• Oversee performance management and coach leaders on performance and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate employee and benefits data in HR/ERP systems.
• Support internal communications and company updates.
• Lead and develop a team of 1–2 HR professionals.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain visible HR presence across offices and job sites.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Multi-state HR

HR compliance

Culture initiatives

HR operations

HR leadership/management

Payroll processing

ERP/HR systems

Union relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS/ERP systems

Job description

Frey Consulting Group seeks an experienced HR Manager/Leader to own HR initiatives, partner with leadership, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers across office and field environments.

The ideal candidate will lead HR functions, guide a small HR team, and drive employee relations, union/labor relations, and compliance across multiple states, including payroll oversight and ERP systems.