Senior Employee Relations Manager (Labor Relations)

Location: Hybrid role in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary: $129,150–$165,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops energy-resilience solutions including engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components, microgrid controls, and clean energy technologies for industrial, commercial, residential, and OEM customers.

What you will do

• Lead the enterprise Employee Relations Center of Excellence and develop its roadmap, governance, standards, and operating model.
• Advise on complex investigations, harassment and discrimination concerns, retaliation claims, conduct issues, terminations, conflicts, and other sensitive matters.
• Coordinate global HR reporting requirements and provide visibility into regulatory, board, and audit deliverables.
• Support labor relations, including union matters, grievance management, collective bargaining preparation, and workplace actions.
• Own employee relations policies, playbooks, case management routines, investigation protocols, and leader resources.
• Use employee relations data and feedback to identify systemic risks, improve engagement and retention, and build HR and leader capability through training and coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, industrial relations, organizational development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, HR policy, or HR business partner leadership.
• Experience building or operating an Employee Relations Center of Excellence is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, union-represented workforce is highly valued.
• Ability to set enterprise strategy, handle sensitive issues, influence senior leaders, manage legal and reputational risk, and navigate ambiguity.
• US work authorization without current or future sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, vision, dental, and a 401(k) with company matching.
• Work-life flexibility, recognition and rewards, and development and career opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive workplace supported by a Zero Is Possible safety culture.
• Values include Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence.