Human Resources Manager, Labor Relations

AGCO • Hesston, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager, Labor Relations serves as the subject matter expert for labor and employee relations within an assigned business unit or manufacturing location. The role leads collective bargaining agreement interpretation and administration, grievance management, labor-management relations, negotiation support, workforce insights, and labor relations process improvement initiatives. Working independently, the manager provides guidance in complex situations and serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, employees, union representatives, and HR stakeholders.

The position leads labor and employee relations initiatives and workplace investigations, develops leadership capability, and supports workforce planning and talent acquisition processes. It uses workforce insights to mitigate risk, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support business objectives. The role is based onsite at AGCO’s Hesston, Kansas facility, following a five-days-per-week onsite work model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in labor relations or human resources.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of labor and employment law and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Labor Relations Certificate.
• Experience including people leadership, supervisor coaching, investigations, grievance administration, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Unionized manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor relations activities, including collective bargaining agreement administration, contract interpretation, grievance management, labor-management engagement, and negotiation support.
• Conduct and lead workplace investigations involving employee relations concerns, grievances, corrective actions, labor disputes, and policy violations while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and organizational standards.
• Advise leaders, supervisors, and HR stakeholders on employee relations matters, workforce challenges, labor law implications, and organizational risk.
• Coach and train leaders to develop leadership capability.
• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition administration, new hire orientation, onboarding, and organizational change initiatives.
• Use workforce data, reporting tools, and AI-enabled analytics to identify trends, improve decision-making, monitor organizational health, and deliver actionable insights supporting business performance and employee outcomes.
• Lead labor and employee relations initiatives and labor relations process improvement.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options where available
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager