Location: Cleveland, TX

Work Setting: 100% onsite (5 days/week)

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Position Summary

The Sr. Human Resources Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all HR functions at a large, unionized manufacturing facility. This position partners closely with plant leadership to drive employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, and cultural transformation in a demanding industrial environment.

This is a high-impact, standalone HR leadership role requiring a confident, hands-on leader who can influence operations, hold leaders accountable, and drive meaningful change. The role focuses on improving engagement, strengthening performance management, and ensuring compliance while supporting a diverse, hourly workforce.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and wants to take full ownership of HR at the site level.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all HR functions for the facility, acting as the primary HR leader onsite
• Drive employee relations and labor relations strategy across a unionized workforce
• Conduct investigations, manage discipline, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
• Partner with plant leadership to improve culture, accountability, and performance
• Coach and advise leaders on talent management, performance management, and employee engagement
• Monitor key workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, and time-to-fill
• Support workforce planning and staffing for hourly and frontline roles
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and morale-building programs
• Manage union interactions and support negotiations as needed
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures
• Utilize HRIS systems to track data, generate reports, and inform decision-making
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external community partners

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field OR 7+ years of relevant HR experience
• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations and performance management
• Experience working in a unionized environment (highly critical)
• Solid knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.)
• Experience supporting frontline supervisors and hourly workforce populations
• Ability to manage high-volume, day-to-day HR issues with minimal oversight
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle difficult conversations
• Experience using HRIS systems for reporting and workforce data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an HR Manager or Sr. HR Manager
• Experience in lean manufacturing or industrial operations
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification
• Experience influencing leadership teams and broader business strategy
• Background in rail, heavy manufacturing, oil & gas, or similar industrial environments

What You Get

• Competitive base salary with strong market positioning
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
• High-impact leadership role with full ownership of HR at the site
• Opportunity to influence culture, leadership behavior, and workforce performance
• Exposure to complex labor relations and union environment
• Backing of a large, stable global organization (Marmon Holdings / Berkshire Hathaway)
• Opportunity to drive meaningful operational and cultural improvements
• Collaborative environment with direct access to plant and corporate leadership