Human Resources Manager
AvanSix•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible HR leadership role within a complex, safety-critical, unionized manufacturing environment. As the HR Manager, you’ll shape the employee experience on site - partnering directly with plant leadership, union representatives, and cross-functional teams to build strong relationships, develop leaders, and foster a culture where people and performance thrive together.
Requirements
- 7+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments
- Bachelor's degree in HR, business or technical discipline
- Experience in a unionized setting and familiarity with labor relations
- Strong employee relations expertise
- Ability to influence leaders and build relationships across stakeholders
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach with plant-floor presence
Nice To Haves
- Certification in HR Management, PHR, or SPHR
- Ability to build trust across union partners, employees, and leadership
- Demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Balanced approach with empathy and accountability
- Curious, approachable, and solutions-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
- Be a trusted partner to plant leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals and delivering practical HR solutions
- Partner across the organization, including plant leadership, Health, Safety & Environment, Operations, Legal, and across the HR function to ensure alignment and consistency
- Interpret and administer the collective bargaining agreement fairly and consistently
- Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate and compliant application of the collective bargaining agreement, including proper handling of pay practices, premiums, and contractual obligations
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
- Lead hiring, development, and succession planning to build strong teams
- Coach leaders in real time to strengthen performance management, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness
- Support leaders in navigating union-related and complex employee situations with sound judgment
- Provide insights on team dynamics to strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration
- Lead change initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts
- Ensure compliance with regulations and reinforce a strong safety culture
- Use data and insights to improve HR processes and drive business value
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
