HR Manager

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Hydro Extrusions in Gainesville GA is hiring a full‑time onsite HR Manager to lead the HR function in a manufacturing setting, partnering with facility leadership to drive workforce planning, labor relations, payroll, performance management, compliance and change management while advancing a safe, lean, high‑performance culture. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a unionized environment with exposure to CBAs, workforce planning and talent management. Master’s degree and SHRM or PHR/SPHR or CLRP credentials are a plus; bilingual skills are helpful. When applying, tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, emphasize dispute resolution, payroll acumen, and your impact on safety culture; highlight relevant certifications and readiness to live onsite in Gainesville.

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

The HR Manager is responsible for leading the human resources function, ensuring compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA), if applicable. This role serves as a strategic partner to facility leadership, driving workforce planning, labor relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance to support business objectives. The HR Manager will also play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture while mitigating risks.

What you will be doing

• Manage or oversee dispute resolution process with involved parties.
• Determine effective strategies for addressing future needs in the marketplace.
• Drive the Performance Management and Succession Planning Process.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and company values, and the Hydro policies and procedures.
• Administer all aspects of salaried and hourly payroll and job evaluation process.
• Serves as driving force and an enabler to provide proactive change management practices and help drive the Safety Culture at the facility.
• Develop and support people systems to promote the lean manufacturing culture.
• Proactively provide consultation to management regarding changes that effect employee relations.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least 2 years in a unionized setting (if applicable).
• Experience in collective bargaining, workforce planning, HR compliance, and talent management required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Masters degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
• Bi-lingual proficiency is a plus.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]