Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee all people-related operations for a manufacturing site in Alabama. This role combines strategic partnership with plant leadership and hands-on support for employee relations, labor matters, and core HR programs. The successful candidate will help foster a productive workplace by guiding managers, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring consistent compliance with employment policies and labor requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the full scope of HR activities for a manufacturing facility supporting roughly 200 employees.
• Act as the main advisor to plant leaders and department managers on workforce issues, organizational needs, and people strategies.
• Lead employee relations efforts for both union and non-union staff, including coaching, conflict resolution, and policy guidance.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining provisions while advising management on contract obligations and practical next steps.
• Oversee grievance handling, disciplinary actions, attendance concerns, and workplace investigations with fairness and consistency.
• Support labor negotiations and sustain positive day-to-day relationships between site leadership and union representatives.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for hourly and salaried employees to ensure effective staffing and a strong onboarding experience.
• Partner with operations on retention planning, performance management, training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Administer key HR programs such as leave coordination, workers’ compensation, payroll support, benefits alignment, and employee recognition efforts.
• Track HR data including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, and staffing trends while maintaining accurate, confidential employee records and supporting compliance initiatives.

• At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or a comparable operational setting.

• Prior HR leadership experience supporting a unionized workforce is required.

• Demonstrated success working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, labor relations matters, and disciplinary procedures.

• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and labor regulations.

• Experience conducting sensitive employee investigations and resolving complex workplace issues with sound judgment.

• Ability to build trust with hourly employees, supervisors, union representatives, and senior leadership through clear communication and professionalism.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field is preferred.

• Familiarity with HR administration, benefits support, onboarding, and HRIS tools is highly valued.

For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at View phone number on us.fitly.work. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.