Senior Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager

• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures in accordance with corporate guidelines.

• Partners with site leaders on development and monitoring of career and succession planning initiatives
• Provides employee counseling and oversees disciplinary action and assures fair and equitable treatment throughout the organization.
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results for site HR to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

• Administers the annual associate engagement survey and assist leaders in developing action plan(s) to deliver year over year improvements.
• Develops and /or delivers training programs in compliance with corporate training initiatives; including annual compliance training. Work closely with site leadership teams to identify workforce development opportunities. Pursue grant opportunities.
• Develop and monitor for success, site HR metrics and continuously pursue opportunities for improvement in the HR organization, processes, procedures and cost effectiveness.

• Drives recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, interns/Co-Ops, and temporary employees
• Drive site diversity and equal employment opportunity initiatives in accordance with the AAP goals.
• Effectively supervises and develops HR team; including providing timely performance feedback and recognition.

• Develops and administers labor relations plans and strategy for the site.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and controls all activities of the labor relations function.
• Analyzes and interprets the intent, spirit and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Participates in long-term planning and implementation of the CBA as it relates to labor relations.
• Directs grievances, arbitrations and any dispute resolution process in accordance with the CBA and provides possible resolutions to issues.
• Provides training and coaching to all levels of management on labor relations.
• Advises associates and leaders on new and proposed changes to the Company’s policies and practices.
• Monitors implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions to ensure compliance to CBA terms.
• Leads preparation and administration of labor contract negotiations, including recommending and identifying bargaining issues.
• Timely completion of fact finding investigates following concerns and complaints raised by represented / non-represented employees.
• Implements and annually updates labor relations program in accordance with corporate guidelines; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; administration of the local labor agreement.
• Leads workforce planning events, including layoffs, recalls and hires as business needs dictate.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (List the minimum qualifications and experience this position requires. Only list those areas that are essential to this position. Be as specific as possible, i.e. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, 5 – 7 years relevant work experience).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field
• Preferred Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial / Labor Relations or related field
• 5 years’ experience in human resources with minimum two (2) years in union manufacturing labor relations focus
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices involved in human resource competencies
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with all levels of management and employees
• Experience in conflict resolution methods, including facilitation.
• Proven record of excellent organizational, communication and time management abilities
• Contract administration and negotiating experience
• Prior manufacturing HR experience required
• Experience implementing continuous improvements

Position Competencies (include behavioral characteristics and leadership capabilities)

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication and consultative skills.
• Ability to analyze data and extrapolate data
• Hands-on learner that will be proactive with the driving the Human Resources & Labor Relations agenda
• Flexible supporting the leadership team one minute and on the assembly floor the next
• Maintains a working relationship with the office and bargaining unit based on trust and mutual respect
• Follows through with commitments
• Daily upholds and ensures customer service and professionalism towards internal / external customers
• Leads communication plans and preparations for site

Other Requirements (include culture, fit and values)

• Charts the Course
• Drives Innovation and Growth
• Leads Through DBS – Continuous Improvement
• Builds People, Teams, and Organizations
• Acts with Integrity