Human Resources Manager

Mittera Group•Berkeley, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mittera is hiring a Human Resources Manager to support employees and shape the employee experience. The role leads recruitment and onboarding and oversees compensation, benefits, leave, and workers’ compensation. It supports company policies and practices and serves as a resource to employees and leadership. The Human Resources Manager partners with business-unit leadership on HR and talent strategies, including workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. The role advises managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, discipline, and employment decisions. It also liaises between corporate HR and the business unit, oversees talent acquisition, communicates employee information, supports learning and development, and maintains compliance with employment laws and company policies. The position also supports facility compliance with OSHA requirements and a safe work environment. It manages temporary staffing agency relationships and handles HR and labor relations matters in a unionized environment, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievances, and communication with union representatives. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. The successful candidate must work on-site during their scheduled shift. The role involves prolonged sitting and computer work, lifting up to 15 pounds at times, and accessing and navigating each department in the facility.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate across all organizational levels.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage competing demands, and delegate tasks when appropriate.
Integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential employee information and sensitive matters.
Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, including interpreting and applying state and federal employment laws.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use HRIS and talent management systems.
Ability to build partnerships with business and functional leaders and develop HR strategies that support business objectives.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and remain accountable for results.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ability to work on-site during the scheduled shift.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods, work on a computer, lift up to 15 pounds at times, and access and navigate departments in the facility.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of human resources management experience preferred.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification highly desired.
Previous human resources experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Experience managing temporary staffing agency relationships, including staffing coordination, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
Experience in a unionized environment, including interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
Experience managing labor relations matters, including grievances, employee concerns, and working directly with union representatives.

Responsibilities

Partner with business-unit leadership to develop and execute HR and talent strategies supporting business objectives, including workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
Advise managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and sensitive or confidential HR issues.
Conduct and oversee workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate actions.
Advise management on performance improvement, corrective action, discipline, and employment decisions, including terminations, while supporting consistency and legal compliance.
Serve as a liaison between corporate HR and the business unit to implement HR policies, programs, and initiatives consistently.
Oversee talent acquisition, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates for production, administrative, and other positions.
Partner with department managers to identify staffing needs and required skills and competencies.
Prepare and communicate employee information about compensation, benefits, HR policies, and company updates.
Develop and support learning and development initiatives that build skills, support career growth, and promote internal advancement.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, company policies, and recommended HR practices.
Review and update HR policies and procedures as needed.
Keep current with HR trends, employment law, regulatory changes, and HR best practices.
Support facility compliance with OSHA requirements and work with appropriate personnel to promote workplace safety.
Manage temporary staffing agency relationships, including staffing coordination, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
Work in a unionized environment, interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements and managing labor relations matters, grievances, employee concerns, and relationships with union representatives.
Partner with site leadership and staffing agencies to address workforce needs, resolve employee issues, and ensure compliance with policies and labor requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.