Human Resources Manager

**About the Role** We are seeking a **Human Resources Manager** to join our team in **Lexington, Kentucky** . The Human Resources Manager must have a proven talent for providing support and leadership to the whole HR team, as well as developing and implementing HR policies and procedures. A successful candidate will have the ability to use creativity and problem solving when presented with obstacles, and the desire to contribute to a team that is committed to furthering business operations across multiple locations. **Responsibilities** * Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non\-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. * Leads and strategizes recruitment and staffing; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. * Conducts new hire orientation in collaboration with other departments. * Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications and reviews for results. * Design and implement an enterprise\-wide employee relations framework that promotes fairness, accountability, and consistency. * Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives. * Develop proactive labor relations strategies to foster collaborative union partnerships. * Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to ensure compliance and consistency. * Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. * Handles employment\-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. * Lead investigations into complex employee relations matters (harassment, discrimination, policy violations). * Provide strategic coaching to local leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, and workforce risk mitigation. * Analyze employee relations trends (complaints, turnover, absenteeism, disciplinary actions) and recommend preventative actions. * Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. * Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** * At least 2 years of full\-cycle Recruiting experience * Union/CBA experience * Labor Relations or Employee Relations experience **Required Skills** * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. * Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. * Thorough knowledge of employment\-related laws and regulations. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. * Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. * Strong knowledge of CBA/Union negotiations