We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead people operations and support organizational growth for my client in New Orleans. This role will work closely with leadership to shape talent strategies, strengthen employee relations, and improve HR processes across the business. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong operational skills, and the ability to manage both day-to-day HR matters and longer-term workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leaders to plan workforce needs, strengthen retention efforts, and build effective succession strategies for current and future business demands.
• Create and carry out human resources programs, policies, and practices that align with company goals while promoting accountability, responsiveness, and practical execution.
• Advise managers and employees on sensitive or complex HR matters, ensuring issues are handled promptly, consistently, and with clear follow-through.
• Evaluate HR workflows and employee lifecycle processes, then implement improvements that simplify processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Support human resources activities related to acquisitions, including due diligence and integration planning following completed transactions.
• Work closely with internal leadership, legal partners, and external counsel on labor relations matters, contract interpretation, and union-related concerns.
• Contribute to collective bargaining preparation by gathering HR metrics, analyzing workforce data, and supporting negotiation strategy.
• Lead investigations, disciplinary actions, and separation processes for both represented and non-represented employee groups.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment efforts, partnering with hiring managers to define position needs, assess candidates, and secure strong talent.
• Help advance performance management, employee development initiatives, compensation analysis, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR information system effectiveness.