Manager, Human Resources - Multi-Site

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Human Resources Manager serves as the strategic HR leader for multiple locations and provides leadership in employee relations, labor relations, talent management, workforce planning, organizational development, and regulatory compliance. This position partners closely with site leadership and union representatives to support a high-performing, engaged workforce operating in a 24/7 environment while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Provide strategic HR leadership and support across multiple facilities and operating locations.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and employment decisions across all assigned sites.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate workforce needs and build strong relationships with operational leaders and employees.
• Interpret and administer labor contracts consistently across all assigned locations.
• Partner with operational leadership and union representatives to resolve workplace issues effectively and maintain positive labor-management relationships.
• Lead or support grievance investigations, grievance hearings, and arbitration preparation.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and implementation of negotiated agreements.
• Monitor labor relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to minimize employee relations risk.
• Lead complex employee relations investigations involving policy violations, harassment, discrimination, workplace conflict, and misconduct.
• Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, documentation, and employment decisions.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and disciplinary procedures.
• Develop workforce planning strategies to support business growth and operational requirements.
• Partner with leadership to identify succession plans and leadership development opportunities.
• Provide leadership in labor relations by administering collective bargaining agreements, managing grievances, supporting arbitration activities, and fostering productive labor-management relationships. Ensures organizational compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, EEO, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and state-specific employment requirements.
• Develop and monitor key workforce metrics including turnover, retention, absenteeism, overtime, staffing effectiveness, employee engagement, and labor costs.
• Other tasks/functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations or related field required. Master's degree preferred
• Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant employee relations and labor relations responsibilities.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Experience with HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, applicant tracking, and learning management systems required. Experience with Paylocity, UKG/Kronos, and Bridge or similar enterprise systems preferred.
• Demonstrates the highest level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with operational and organizational objectives.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Skilled in employee relations, labor relations, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex situations and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to remain composed, objective, and professional when managing sensitive, high-pressure, or emotionally charged situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships across diverse employee groups.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Effective coach and mentor with the ability to develop leaders and build organizational capability.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Change agent mindset with the ability to lead organizational change initiatives and gain stakeholder commitment.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement focus and commitment to operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to support a dynamic, multi-site, 24/7 operating environment.
• Collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, accountability, inclusion, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace.
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs while maintaining compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies, collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead and conduct employee relations investigations, fact-finding interviews, and workplace assessments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Ability to analyze workforce data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to support business objectives.
• Ability to develop and implement HR programs, policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, training sessions, presentations, and labor-management discussions.
• Ability to coach and advise leaders on performance management, employee development, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.
• Ability to negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts while maintaining productive working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to travel regularly between assigned locations and maintain visibility with employees across all shifts.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent operational, employee relations, labor relations, and compliance issues in a 24/7 work environment.
• Ability to prepare and present clear reports, recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership.
• Ability to utilize HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications to manage information and support decision-making.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational initiatives without direct authority.
• Ability to lead change initiatives and successfully manage organizational transitions.
• Regular in-state travel required to support assigned locations. Occasional out-of-state travel required based on business needs.

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Tsubaki does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

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Salary Description

$110,000 - $130,000 / Year