Zekelman Industries
Leading manufacturer of steel pipe and tubular products, serving diverse industries.
Human Resources Manager
HR Manager driving employee engagement, compliance, and talent ops at a manufacturing plant.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Serve as HR business partner for compensation, engagement, relations, compliance, staffing, and performance management at the plant. • Identify vacancies and collaborate with managers and talent acquisition to select and onboard new teammates. • Provide direction, coaching, and analytics to help leaders make talent decisions and foster employee engagement. • Partner with union bargaining committees to manage labor relations and contract administration. • Monitor compliance with state and federal leave and accommodation policies (FMLA, USERRA, ADA). • Analyze training needs and develop development plans for salaried and hourly employees. • Develop and facilitate training programs, including orientation and safety trainings. • Organize culture‑enhancing events to strengthen team engagement. • Participate in or lead HR projects and special initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸compensation
- ▸talent acquisition
- ▸employee analytics
- ▸labor relations
- ▸compliance
- ▸training development
What You Bring
As an HR Manager at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement, supporting HR operations, and ensuring compliance across the plant. This on‑site position in Warren, OH requires strong organizational, communication, and strategic decision‑making skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to talent development, workforce planning, and positive employee relations. You will collaborate with plant leadership, HR colleagues, union committees, and teammates to implement HR programs and policies. We seek candidates with 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, and at least two years supporting a collectively bargained environment. A bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field and exposure to Workday are preferred. Strong knowledge of HR and safety laws, high ethical standards, and excellent communication skills are essential. • 3–5 years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing. • Minimum 2 years supporting HR in a collectively bargained environment (preferred). • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (preferred). • Experience with HRIS, especially Workday (preferred). • Strong knowledge of HR and safety laws (EEOC, DOL, FMLA, USERRA, ADA, OSHA). • High ethical standards and strong organizational and planning skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication and listening abilities. • Goal‑oriented, entrepreneurial self‑starter with strategic decision‑making ability.
Requirements
- ▸hr experience
- ▸manufacturing
- ▸collective bargaining
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸workday
- ▸safety laws
Benefits
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation, a bonus and profit‑sharing plan, a 401(k) with generous company match, and comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, paid vacation and holidays, and employee loyalty awards. The base salary will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance. We are committed to advancing employee skills and opportunities using the latest technology and management tools to increase profitability and enterprise value. • Competitive base salary. • Bonus and profit‑sharing opportunities. • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Tuition assistance program. • Paid vacation and holidays. • Employee loyalty awards.
Work Environment
Onsite