Gypsum Management and SupplyGMS

Manager Human Resources

Gypsum Management and SupplyGMS$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in labor relations, grievance handling, and collective bargaining.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO).
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Solid understanding of plant operations and financial drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and recruitment.
  • Identify and mitigate employee relations risks with leadership.
  • Lead labor relations activities including contract administration and grievance handling.
  • Manage recruitment and selection for both hourly and salaried employees.
  • Counsel on HR policies, performance management, and employee relations.
  • Conduct investigations into employee complaints and ensure thorough documentation.
  • Oversee performance management processes including talent identification and training.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Telemedicine
  • Health Advocate Service
  • Dental & Orthodontics
  • Vision
  • FSA Medical & Dependent Care
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
  • Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to business leadership, driving alignment between business objectives and human resources initiatives. This role supports both Operations and employees across the facility to ensure a high-performance and engaged work environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for labor relations, employee engagement, talent management, and HR operations at all of Eagle's Concrete & Aggregates locations in the US. The HR Manager plays a critical role in fostering a culture that is collaborative, accountable, and results driven.

What You'll Do
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to business leadership on all human resource matters, including workforce planning, organizational design, recruitment, talent development and employee engagement.
  • Partner with leadership to proactively identify employee relations risks and implement strategies to reduce grievances, arbitrations, and workplace conflict.
  • With local management, lead labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance handling, and arbitration preparation; participate in collective bargaining negotiations, where applicable.
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment and selection process for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Counsel managers and employees on HR policies, performance management, and employee relations issues.
  • Conduct and/or lead workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, safety concerns, and labor relations matters; ensure timely, thorough, and well-documented outcomes.
  • Support and ensure consistent application, interpretation and enforcement of HR policies, procedures, labor agreements, and employment laws.
  • Oversee performance management processes, including talent identification, training, disciplinary actions, documentation, and terminations.
  • Partner with Corporate HR to administer compensation, benefits, and salary planning processes.
  • Coordinate and support employees on leave programs (FMLA, disability, etc.) and workplace accommodations.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Report on key HR metrics and provide insights to support business decision-making
  • Assess training needs and deliver or coordinate programs to improve employee and leadership effectiveness.
  • Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support business and operational needs.

Who You Are
  • A strategic thinker who can also operate effectively in a hands-on, plant-based environment.
  • A strong relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Skilled at navigating complex employee and labor relations issues with sound judgment.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • A proactive problem solver who identifies opportunities and implements practical solutions.
  • A trusted partner who handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of HR leadership experience with a preference for experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in labor relations, including grievance handling and collective bargaining.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO).
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in HR systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid business acumen with understanding of plant operations and financial drivers.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role operates in both office and industrial plant environments. The employee must be able to:
  • Travel between plant locations and occasional travel for corporate meetings, training, and labor activities.
  • Walk throughout a manufacturing facility, including climbing stairs and ladders.
  • Work in varying conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day
  • Medical
  • Telemedicine
  • Health Advocate Service
  • Dental & Orthodontics
  • Vision
  • FSA Medical & Dependent Care
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
  • Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)

About Gypsum Management and SupplyGMS

Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. (GMS) is a leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, and other specialty building products. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. The company's products are used in new residential and commercial construction, as well as in the repair and remodel of existing structures. GMS serves a diverse customer base, including contractors, builders, and retail customers.
Learn more about Gypsum Management and SupplyGMS
Size
5,475 employees
Market Cap
$2.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$30.3 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+14.9%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
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