Human Resources Manager

Summary

Wabash, IN | Manufacturing | Union Environment

Are you a hands-on HR leader who enjoys partnering with operations, building strong team member relationships, and driving positive business results? PaperWorks is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support our Wabash paper mill and its 200+ team members.

In this key leadership role, you will serve as both a strategic business partner and a trusted resource for team members and leaders. You'll help shape workplace culture, support talent initiatives, lead team member relations efforts, and ensure HR programs align with operational goals.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support business objectives.
• Serve as the primary HR leader for a unionized manufacturing facility, fostering positive team member relationships.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
• Administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and ensure consistent application of policies and practices.
• Lead labor relations activities, including grievance management, contract administration, workforce planning, and participation in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Coach and develop leaders on talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure legal compliance through all operations.
• Leverage HR data and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and high-performance work environment that reflects the values at PaperWorks.
• Along with other duties and responsibilities. 

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce, including labor relations, grievance handling, contract interpretation, and labor-management partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and employee relations.
• Experience using HR systems, analytics, and data to drive business decisions.
• Exposure to collective bargaining negotiations and labor strategy development preferred.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, solve problems, and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.