HR Manager

Hydro•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The HR Manager leads the human resources function and ensures compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable. As a strategic partner to facility leadership, the role supports business objectives through workforce planning, labor relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance. The HR Manager also helps foster a high-performance culture and mitigate risks. The role oversees HR operations such as payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and related processes, partnering with shared services and business partners to deliver efficient support. It leads change management and organizational development initiatives, uses HR metrics and workforce insights to guide decisions, and leads and develops HR team members. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, and at least seven years of HR experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment. A master’s degree is preferred. Experience in a unionized setting, collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management is also specified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 7 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
At least 2 years of experience in a unionized setting, if applicable.
Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management.
Ability to ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or another union/labor relations certification.

Responsibilities

Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
Identify training needs and drive employee development, apprenticeship, and upskilling programs.
Coach leaders to strengthen people-management and leadership capabilities.
Advise on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
Foster an inclusive, high-engagement culture and use engagement feedback to implement improvement plans.
Partner with recruiting teams to attract, hire, and onboard talent; support interviews, candidate selection, and workforce planning.
Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning.
Guide leaders on performance improvement and employee development.
Oversee payroll, benefits administration, leave management, and HR processes; collaborate with shared services and business partners on efficient operations.
Promote employee recognition and engagement programs.
Align HR strategies with business objectives and operational needs; use HR metrics and workforce insights to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
Lead change management and organizational development initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and labor agreements.
Manage labor relations activities, including grievance resolution and collective bargaining where applicable.
Conduct workplace investigations and maintain employee confidentiality.
Lead and develop HR team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Build a high-performing HR function that provides consistent, value-added business support.