Description Overview

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary on-site HR partner for a unionized manufacturing facility, supporting both hourly and salaried employees. This role is responsible for administering day-to-day human resources operations, employee and labor relations, employee investigations, workforce planning, policy administration, and compliance activities. The Senior HR Generalist partners closely with site leadership, employees, and union representatives to foster a positive, productive, and legally compliant work environment while supporting business objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses strong labor relations experience, excellent conflict resolution skills, and the ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Scope of the Role

Labor and Union Relations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for union-related matters at the facility.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and ensure consistent application of contractual provisions.
• Partner with operations leaders to address employee concerns, contract compliance issues, and workplace disputes.
• Investigate, document, and respond to grievances in accordance with the CBA.
• Participate in labor-management meetings and maintain productive relationships with union representatives.
• Assist with preparation and support for collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and other labor-related proceedings.
• Provide guidance to leaders regarding labor laws, contract interpretation, and employee relations matters.

Employee Relations and Investigations

• Conduct timely, thorough, and objective investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct allegations, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, attendance issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Maintain detailed investigation documentation and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Coach leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee communications.
• Support conflict resolution efforts while ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with company policies.
• Promote a positive employee experience through effective communication and responsiveness to employee concerns.

Human Resources Administration

• Manage daily HR operations for the site, including employee onboarding, orientation, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems data.
• Administer attendance tracking, leave of absence processes, and return-to-work programs.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, and employee life-cycle activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company employment policies and regulations.

Talent Management and Workforce Planning

• Partner with leaders on recruitment, staffing, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement programs.
• Facilitate training programs related to leadership development, performance management, workplace policies, and compliance.
• Analyze turnover, absenteeism, and employee relations trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain knowledge of changing employment and labor legislation.
• Assist with development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Leadership Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to site leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and workforce issues.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational projects.
• Drive consistency in HR practices and decision-making across the facility.
• Provide HR metrics and insights to support business decisions.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years supporting a unionized manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations issues.
• Knowledge of labor law, collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and employment regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.