Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing & Labor Relations

About the role

An established industrial manufacturing organization, represented by Remote People, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead employee relations, union relations and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced production environment. The position is based onsite in Southern Arkansas and offers a hands-on leadership role with direct visibility to leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site-level union and labor relations, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and build credibility with employees and operational leadership
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management, employee relations and workplace conflict
• Participate in union meetings, negotiations and labor strategy discussions
• Oversee attendance management, employee development, investigations and HR policy administration
• Manage recruitment for hourly production and salaried positions
• Develop retention and engagement initiatives, support onboarding, training and workforce planning
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws
• Monitor HR metrics, report to leadership and support payroll administration using ADP
• Partner with corporate and global HR teams on broader initiatives

Required profile

• Strong HR generalist or HR management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Direct experience supporting a unionized workforce and administering collective bargaining agreements
• Hands-on experience in grievances, investigations, disciplinary processes and employee conflict resolution
• Experience coaching production supervisors and supporting plant leadership
• Knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws
• Experience recruiting hourly workers, managing attendance and retaining employees
• Willingness to be actively involved in daily manufacturing operations and to be present on the shop floor

Required skills

• Collective bargaining negotiation experience highly valued
• Familiarity with ADP payroll
• Background in aerospace, defense or regulated manufacturing highly valued
• Experience partnering with corporate or global HR functions highly valued

What we offer

• Base salary of $100,000 to $120,000 USD
• Significant ownership of employee and labor relations
• Direct partnership with manufacturing leadership
• Opportunity to influence engagement, retention and workforce stability
• Exposure to corporate and global HR initiatives

Applicants must qualify as eligible U.S. persons due to U.S. export control regulations. Applications are handled discreetly.