Human Resources Manager
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a large, global manufacturing organization. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to site and business leadership while providing hands-on leadership across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, performance management, compensation, compliance, and organizational development.
Job Description
Serve as the primary HR leader for a global company overseeing multiple sites within Ohio.
Partner with plant/site leadership and corporate HR teams to drive organizational effectiveness and business performance.
Lead labor relations activities, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance management, contract interpretation, and union partnership initiatives.
Advise leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international employment laws and regulations.
Drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, onboarding, and retention strategies.
Lead annual performance review, compensation, and workforce planning processes.
Support organizational change management and employee engagement initiatives.
Analyze workforce metrics and provide recommendations to improve productivity, retention, and culture.
Partner with Environmental Health & Safety teams to promote a safe and compliant workplace.
Manage HR policies, procedures, and programs while ensuring consistency across locations.
Coach and develop people leaders on employee management best practices.
Lead and develop HR team members where applicable.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
3+ years of HR leadership or management experience.
Significant experience supporting unionized manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution environments.
Proven experience managing grievances, disciplinary processes, arbitrations, and collective bargaining agreements.
Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
Experience partnering directly with operations and senior leadership teams.
Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, global organization.
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience supporting multiple sites or international operations.
Background in manufacturing, automotive, consumer products, food production, chemicals, or heavy industry.
Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or UKG.
Key Competencies
Union & Labor Relations
Employee Relations
Leadership & Coaching
Strategic HR Business Partnership
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Development
Talent Management
Employment Law Compliance
Change Management
Workforce Planning
Continuous Improvement
Data-Driven Decision Making
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary
Annual bonus opportunity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off and holidays
Career development opportunities within a global organization