**Description** **HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER** Plainwell, Michigan **Required:** + Union and Contract Experience + Knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc) + Strong communication skills (written and verbal) + Strong people skills (conflict resolution, patience, positive attitude) + Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills + Ability to handle extremely fast-paced work environment and high workload + Experience leading and managing people + Employment Relations experience (hiring, terminating, workplace investigations, etc) **Preferred:** + Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field + Ability to understand union contract + Experience with SAP and Kronos applications + Bilingual preferred **WORK CONDITIONS** + Work 45+ hours per week in office environment, primarily during day shift, with ability to work outside normal business hours as needed. Position will visit production environments on a regular daily basis. + Exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objects (knives), machinery, and vehicles **Main accountabilities:** + Handle employment and union relation issues by coaching and disciplining employees, scheduling management meetings with employees and/or union, and investigating employee complaints. + Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources federal and state requirements by maintaining records, conducting workplace investigations, representing the organization at hearings. + Manage **HR** staff by ensuring staff is meeting deadlines, counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job result. Train new **HR employees.** + Assist in FMLA, payroll, attendance, unemployment, and other **HR** functions as needed. + Coordinate management training in terminations, EEO, sexual harassment, wage and hour, and other **HR** + Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. + Establish and maintain department records and reports. Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings. + Stay current on professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies. + Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. **EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS**