HR Manager (Spanish Speaking)

Queens, New York Permanent USD100,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
The HR Manager will oversee employee and labor relations for its unionized site. This role will lead a team of HR Generalists and serve as the primary HR contact for all employee-facing concerns. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in labor relations, grievance handling, and employee engagement, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Join a rapidly growing international organization
  • Partner closely with their collaborative HR team and the Union reps

About Our Client

An international manufacturing company in Queens is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their team. This organization is fast paced and growing rapidly, both in the US and internationally. This role is onsite and Spanish speaking is required.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage a team of HR Generalists, providing guidance and support on all HR functions.
  • Oversee employee and labor relations for a unionized workforce, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and negotiations.
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all employee-facing concerns, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
  • Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement, conflict resolution, and retention strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Conduct investigations into workplace concerns, complaints, and policy violations.
  • Support performance management, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
  • Oversee onboarding, training, and workforce planning efforts.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a unionized manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and grievance handling.
  • Experience managing employee relations and conflict resolution.
  • Ability to build trust with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to lead HR in a dynamic, international manufacturing environment.
  • A leadership role with direct impact on employee experience and company culture.



If you are a Spanish-speaking HR leader with a strong background in labor relations and employee engagement within a manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply!

Contact
Claire Vogel
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6644969

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Queens
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Claire Vogel
Job Reference
JN-012025-6644969