Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Manager
Kansas City, MO | Fully Onsite
Full-Time | Direct Hire| $85-100,000 annually

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a client and is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a manufacturing facility with a unionized workforce. This role will serve as the primary HR leader onsite, partnering closely with plant leadership to manage employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable being on the floor, understands union dynamics, and can balance contract adherence with a people-first, business-minded approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary HR contact for a unionized manufacturing workforce
• Partner with plant leadership on employee relations, workforce planning, and performance management
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and ensure consistent application
• Manage union interactions, including grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and documentation
• Support labor relations activities and assist with union meetings as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, safety regulations, and labor standards
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts for plant employees
• Manage HR policies, procedures, and handbook updates aligned with union agreements
• Coordinate benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate timekeeping, attendance, and wage administration
• Support training initiatives, safety programs, and workforce development efforts
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, fairness, and consistency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Direct experience supporting union employees and working with CBAs
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, and grievance handling
• Working knowledge of labor and employment laws (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, wage & hour, etc.)
• Experience partnering with plant leadership and frontline supervisors
• Comfortable being hands-on and visible on the manufacturing floor
• Strong communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills
• HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration experience preferred

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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