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Manager, HR

Location: 

Longview, TX, US, 75604

Requisition ID:  3025

Job Summary/Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading core HR functions with a strong emphasis on labor relations, union contract administration, and employee relations. This role partners with leadership to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and company policies while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives and employees covered under collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
  • Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with CBAs.
  • Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations, including preparation, strategy development, and contract execution.
  • Manage and respond to grievances, including investigations, documentation, and resolution at various steps of the grievance process.
  • Represent the company in labor arbitrations and hearings.
  • Maintain constructive labor-management relationships.
  • Provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
  • Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across union and non-union populations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, NLRA, ADA, FMLA).
  • Maintain accurate HR records and documentation related to labor relations and personnel actions.
  • Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies related to employment practices.
  • Support performance management processes, including coaching managers and addressing performance issues.
  • Partner with leadership on workforce planning, engagement, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies where needed.
  • Oversee day-to-day HR activities including policy implementation, onboarding, benefits coordination, and HRIS management.
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends to support business decisions.
  • Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring or workforce transitions.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports to achieve goals.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Ability to drive shifts in agent mindset with strong coaching capability.
  • Strong influence on business leadership decision-making.
  • Expertise in labor relations and business management coaching.
  • Confidence in delegating tasks and responsibilities.
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and complex environments.
  • Experience in conducting investigations and resolving employee conflicts.
  • Skill in managing conflict while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.  

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • 5+ years of HR experience, with significant union/labor relations experience required.
  • Proven experience managing grievance processes and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA) and employment regulations.
  • Experience advising leadership in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment (if applicable).
  • Experience participating in or leading contract negotiations preferred.
  • HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
  • Experience with multi-site or multi-union environments preferred.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Longview

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