Pritchard Industries is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania and the DMV region. This role serves as a strategic HR partner to Operations leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, compliance, onboarding, and workforce planning.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supporting multi-site operations, managing employee relations matters, and working in unionized environments. This position collaborates closely with Operations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations leadership to ensure consistent HR practices and support employee engagement and retention.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Performance Management
Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned locations, providing guidance on company policies, employee concerns, workplace conduct, and performance management.
Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
Coach managers on corrective actions, progressive discipline, employee separations, and performance improvement.
Support employee engagement, retention, and conflict resolution initiatives.
Escalate high-risk employee relations matters to People Operations leadership as appropriate.
Labor Relations & Compliance
Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Support grievance procedures, labor-management meetings, and union-related matters.
Partner with the Director of People Operations and Legal on escalated labor relations issues.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation within UKG.
Onboarding & Workforce Management
Conduct new hire orientation and coordinate onboarding activities with Talent Acquisition and Operations.
Distribute and track required employment documentation, policy acknowledgments, and onboarding records.
Monitor employee status, turnover, retention, and workforce trends, including the 45-Day Report.
Support workforce planning, account transitions, reorganizations, and other operational initiatives.
HR Operations & Leadership Support
Provide HR guidance and coaching to operational managers across multiple locations.
Facilitate HR policy, compliance, and employee development training.
Support HR audits, reporting, employment verification requests, and administrative processes.
Prepare workforce reports and recommendations to support leadership decisions.
Partner with Operations and People Operations leadership to improve HR processes and organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Experience supporting multiple locations or geographically dispersed workforces.
Hands-on experience in unionized environments, including collective bargaining agreements and grievance procedures.
Experience conducting employee relations investigations and managing performance-related matters.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, and HR compliance.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with HRIS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.Experience supporting large hourly or frontline workforces.
HR experience within facilities services, janitorial, or other multi-site service industries.
Experience using UKG HRIS.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
What Success Looks Like
Strong partnerships with operational leadership across assigned locations.
Effective employee and labor relations management.
Consistent application of company policies and HR compliance practices.
Improved employee engagement, retention, and workforce stability.
Accurate HR documentation and seamless onboarding processes.
Benefits
Full Time - Remote in Philadelphia
Salary: $85,000-$95,000 Annually
Paid holidays and vacation time
Health Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
Ancillary Benefits - Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, FSA, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Opportunity for Professional Growth and Development
Work Environment: Regular travel throughout Pennsylvania and the DMV region is required. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be necessary.
