Bilingual Human Resources Manager

Location: 333 Van Camp Road Remote Status: On‑Site Job Id: 633 # of Openings: 1 Position Summary The Human Resources Manager is a key on‑site HR partner at two manufacturing facilities; Bowling Green, OH and Toledo, OH. This role reports directly to the Director of Human Resources with a dotted‑line relationship to the Plant Manager, ensuring strong alignment between corporate HR strategy and daily plant operations. The HR Manager acts as a trusted advisor to plant leadership while providing day‑to‑day support to employees across three shifts. This position requires strong HR expertise, sound judgment, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational needs in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Primary Job Duties Investigate employee issues, concerns, and workplace conflicts, ensuring fair, consistent, and confidential resolution in alignment with company policies and, where applicable, collective bargaining agreements. Serve as the HR point of contact for both union and non‑union employees, building strong relationships with supervisors, employees, and union representatives to support positive employee relations. Administer and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements for union employees, including interpretation of contract provisions, responding to grievances, and supporting labor‑management discussions. Manage and support the grievance process, including investigation, documentation, and participation in meetings, while ensuring consistency with company practices for non‑union employee relations matters. Manage the recruiting process for all open positions, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding plant personnel, ensuring alignment with union hiring provisions (where applicable) and standard company practices. Manage payroll and timekeeping administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and union contract requirements (e.g., overtime rules, shift premiums, seniority considerations). Develop, recommend, implement, and enforce personnel policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across both union and non‑union workforces. Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions, aligning union roles with job classifications outlined in labor agreements and non‑union roles with organizational needs. Maintain and update attendance, recruitment, training, and other employee‑related information within the HRIS and employee personnel files, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as collective bargaining obligations, by maintaining required records, postings, and reports, including I‑9, E‑Verify, EEO, FMLA, and OSHA requirements. Administer employee benefit programs for both union and non‑union employees, including health benefits enrollment, disability and life insurance claims management, and wellness program development, consistent with plan designs and labor agreements. Assist the corporate safety manager with new hire safety training, OSHA compliance, accident investigations, and workers' compensation claims, collaborating with leadership teams and union safety committees where applicable. Partner with plant leadership to ensure consistent application of performance management, disciplinary actions, and corrective measures across both union and non‑union populations. Support workforce planning activities, including seniority tracking, job postings, promotions, layoffs, and recalls in union environments, as well as standard talent management practices for non‑union staff. Working Conditions Office environment with frequent exposure to a non‑climate‑controlled manufacturing environment, where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature Must sit and view a computer screen for extended periods. Manual dexterity for operating office equipment (e.g., computer, calculator). Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The BG plant has 3 shifts and would require at least 1 day per week staying late or coming in early to cover the 3rd shift. This position is an onsite role at the manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, OH and Toledo, OH. Required Experience, Skills, and Education Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field is highly preferred, minimum of 5+ years in a progressive HR role Experience with payroll processing and HR administration. Knowledge of labor laws and regulations Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively within all levels of the organization and any external contacts. Ability to self‑motivate, problem‑solve, and work in a dynamic environment Extreme attention to detail and the ability to think strategically Must be detail‑oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills. Must be computer literate and proficient with Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a HRIS system. Fluent in Spanish: reading, writing and verbal communication is highly desired Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field SHRM‑CP or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment Experience with Paycor or a similar HRIS system #J-18808-Ljbffr