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Human Resources Manager

Veracity Software Inc, Richmond, IN, United States


Human Resources Manager
Location: Richmond, Indiana

Work Model: Onsite (Mon-Fri)

Environment: 24/7 / 365 Manufacturing Plant

Facility: 100 employees | Union site - UAW Local #1073 | HR responsibility for 80 union employees

Reporting To
Group HR Manager

Scope
Supports plant leadership team and HR processes for union workforce

Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Engagement

Maintain a strong "open door" employee relations culture

Build visibility and trust on the floor (active engagement with hourly teams)

Coordinate employee programs, community events, and workforce activities

Create and deliver internal employee communications

Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Lead investigations and ensure consistent responses to:

Harassment/discrimination claims

Ethics hotline calls

EEOC/state charges

Coach/counsel supervisors and leadership on:

Discipline practices

Employee relations concerns

Performance issues and corrective actions

Labor / Union Relations

Administer and interpret the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Support labor strategy development

Participate in contract negotiations

Handle union issues through:

Grievance resolution

Arbitration support

HR Business Partnership

Align HR initiatives with plant/business strategy

Identify and communicate business goals and how HR supports performance

Support annual plant goals through workforce planning and organizational support

Staffing, Onboarding & Workforce Planning

Drive hourly staffing end-to-end:

Sourcing strategy

Hiring coordination

Onboarding execution

Develop/support crew models and provide workforce data to leadership

Determine training needs and manage training logistics

Plan and support layoffs/curtailments when required

Compliance & HR Operations

Ensure compliance with federal/state employment regulations and JM policies

Lead and facilitate key HR cycles including:

Compensation planning

Economic packages

Open enrollment

Succession planning

Participate in company-wide HR projects across business units/geographies

Partner with EH&S to support safety performance improvements

May supervise HR Generalists or HR Services Specialists (as assigned)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years HR experience

(OR no bachelor's degree with 10+ years HR experience)

Minimum 1 year HR experience in manufacturing or similar environment

Union/Labor Relations experience required

Strong working knowledge of:

Wage & hour

EEOC

FMLA / FLSA

OSHA basics

Strong investigation + discipline expertise

Strong communication skills (written & verbal) across all levels

Strong Excel skills

Ability to influence and drive decisions independently

Preferred Qualifications
Experience using HCM systems for HR operations (preferred: Workday HCM)

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