HR Manager

NORTHSTAR AEROSPACE•Bedford Park, IL

11d•$111,100 - $184,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Human Resource policies and practices to ensure support and assistance is provided to the employees of the manufacturing site and establish a connection with the Company’s overall business strategy and leaders. This position will ensure the management activities are compliant with the collective bargaining agreement. The Human Resources Manager promotes and encourages open and regular communications to strengthen the teamwork of the facility and will assist where necessary the other Northstar Aerospace facilities. This position is in Northstar’s Human Resource Department, and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary and directly supervises one other employee. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

Labor Relations Experience is Required
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor, business or related field
10 years in a unionized manufacturing environment
Experience in grievance, mediations, and arbitrations
Experience leading or as the 2nd chair in contract negotiations
Manufacturing HR experience
4+ years supervising others
Proficient union expertise is required for this role, and in manufacturing is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Extreme discretion and excellent judgment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Detail-oriented, highly organized
Ability to manage others
Excellent multi-tasking abilities
Ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Proficient union expertise in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex industrial and employee relations in a heavily unionized environment
Oversee recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring alignment with bargaining unit requirements and seniority provisions.
Oversee Compensation and Benefit programs, including performance reviews and bonus plan program
Maintain a working knowledge of changes in Federal employment and labor laws as well as the State of Illinois and any impact on investigations and resolutions
Manage the organization’s overall labor relations program by interpreting the intent, spirit, and terms of the collective bargaining agreement and related side agreements.
Advise leaders on contract application, past practice, and risk, and ensure consistent, defensible decision‑making.
Manage grievances, investigations, and day‑to‑day issues, building credibility with union leaders while firmly upholding company policies and contractual obligations.
Analyze costs of settlements with the union while also recognizing both the precedent setting issues and costs to move forward into litigation and or arbitration
Support Union contract negotiation preparation
Anticipate staffing needs for both hourly and salaried to support the Organization’s goals.
Partner with operations to ensure staffing decisions support productivity
Lead special projects that require strong labor relations acumen ensuring early union engagement, contractual compliance, and thoughtful change‑management planning
Ability to navigate in an acquisition environment