Company

Manufacturing

Manager,HumanResources

Columbus, Georgia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Manager, Human Resources. Skills: Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Talent Management. Serve on plant leadership team. Act as coach to operations leaders”

What You'll Achieve.

Strengthen performance; Rebuild momentum; Elevate employee experience; Reinforce values; Rebuild trust; Create high-performing workplace; Create engaged workplace; Create connected workplace; Maximize efficiency; Deliver quality services

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, 5 + years HR functional experience, Experience leading in a unionized manufacturing environment, Experience working at a manufacturing site, Experience leading and mentoring a team, Experience delivering and improving HR plant processes, Experience successfully managing multiple priorities & projects, Experience working, monitoring, and interacting with third-party vendors, People leadership skills, Significant business/operational knowledge

Nice to Have

HR Generalist experience, Food manufacturing experience, Workday system knowledge, Experience working in High Performance Organization work systems, PHR or SPHR certification

What You'll Do.

Serve on plant leadership team

Act as coach to operations leaders

Manage plant HR activities

Drive high performance work systems

Build labor management relationships

Lead site level investigations

Design programs and policies

Manage supplemental activities

Enhance human resources

Manage tasks of self and team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with operations; Collaborate with union leadership; Work with plant leadership team

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple priorities & projects

Full Job Description

_**Your Opportunity as the Human Resources Manager**_ This is a pivotal moment for the Columbus site and the Human Resources Manager will play a central role in what comes next. As a key member of the plant leadership team, this role partners closely with operations to strengthen performance, rebuild momentum, and elevate the employee experience. Beyond leading core HR functions—including labor relations, talent management, and employee relations—this role offers a unique opportunity to be a culture amplifier: reinforcing values, rebuilding trust, and helping leaders create a high‑performing, engaged, and connected workplace. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing and union experience, a hands‑on leadership style, and a passion for shaping not just how work gets done—but how it feels to work here. **Location:** Columbus, GA **Work Arrangements:** 100% Onsite **In this role you will:** * Serve on plant leadership team; acts as a coach, advisor, and confidante to operations leaders. * Manage plant HR activities such as hourly recruiting, performance management, employee/labor relations, and local talent management efforts. * Help drive high performance work systems with a leadership role in driving organization capability. * Play a leadership role in building organizational capability and advancing high performance work systems for the future. * Build strong labor management relationships through regular collaboration with union leadership while ensuring effective administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement. * Lead and manage site level investigations, ensuring timely, thorough, and compliant execution of the investigation process in alignment with company policies and protocols * Leverage specialized knowledge about the unique plant’s practices, business needs, people, and procedures to execute HR tasks. * Support the functional strategy by designing programs, policies, and practices to attract, retain, and/or engage talent in al

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