Human Resource Manager

Human Resources Manager Kansas City, MO | Fully Onsite Full-Time | Direct Hire | up to $90,000 annually LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a client who is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all human resources and labor relations functions within aunionized manufacturing facility. This role is highly visible on the plant floor and serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, ensuring alignment between employee relations, union agreements, and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of five years of hands-on union experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary HR and labor relations leader for a unionized manufacturing workforce
• Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
• Lead and support grievance handling, investigations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness
• Partner with union representatives and plant leadership to maintain productive labor relationships
• Participate in or support union negotiations, contract renewals, and arbitrations
• Advise leadership on employee relations matters, performance management, and workforce issues
• Oversee HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, training, and retention
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and employment regulations
• Support safety initiatives, attendance programs, and workforce planning efforts
• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the plant floor to build trust and rapport with employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong background in employee relations, labor relations, and compliance
• Experience supporting or leading grievance processes and investigations
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business and operational needs
• Excellent communication, conflict?resolution, and relationship?building skills
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast?paced, production?driven setting

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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