Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager is expected to be a key business partner with the facility manager and the supervising staff in managing the business.

They will provide coaching, consulting, support, policy interpretation and application to include matters relating to the site’s labor relations.

The position is responsible for insuring management’s consistent execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, adherence to labor regulations, and company policies.

The Human Resources Manager leads culture initiatives that include employee communications, health & wellness, community involvement, reward & recognition, performance management and a variety of other activities.

Their position understands and aligns business operations and Human Resources as he / she executes their role to exceed customer expectations.

JOB FUNCTIONS : Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.Provide employee & labor relations counseling and problem solving for managers and employees to ensure a productive work environment, consistency with company values, policies and compliance to state and federal regulatory lawProvide advice, counseling and training to managers and supervisors on performance-based issues including corrective action plans, terminations, and severance agreementsCareer development planning and execution for direct reportsOversee and manage the career development planning and execution for all top performing employees in the facility.

Oversee and manage the career development planning and execution for MDP and AIP employees.Investigate employee relation issues such as employee grievances, complaints, harassment allegations and recommend appropriate actionOversee the areas of employment, affirmative action, employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment claims and employee relations, training, and HRIS for the operating locationManages the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Labor Relations including contract administration responsibilities : Partnering with the Labor Relations team to negotiate the sites’ Collective Bargaining Agreements;

facilitating a partnership with the local Union Committee and local Business Agent. Administration and coordination of the grievance process.

Manage affirmative action programs including implementing and providing training to management regarding AAP goalsDevelop recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions.

Coordinates and fully participates in the recruiting and selection process. Manages adherence and tracking of personnel to plan.

Partners with leadership to identify and determine management development needsManages and coordinates site succession and workforce planning effortsLead and / or participate on various project teams, which may include local, divisional, and corporate teamsContributing member of mill leadership team.

Must be able provide feedback from the employee’s and company’s perspective. Needs to be open and candid with feedback. Attend daily production meetingAttend and periodically lead business related meetingsPromote, retain, recruit, and attract A players at all levels in the organization.

Responsible for the consistent application of all recruiting and onboarding tools.Perform weekend duty responsibilities.

Administer Payroll (Workbrain) and Attendance Tracking in absence of HR CoordinatorUp to 25% travelOther duties as assigned QualificationsBACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE : External candidates must have a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience managing Human Resources in a unionized manufacturing environmentExperience managing multiple labor related activities such as grievance process, arbitrations, contract negotiation preparation to include contingency planning, participating in the negotiation processExperience managing multiple human resources generalist disciplines at all levels from production to professional level employeesPrior experience supervising direct reportsHeavy manufacturing experience is desiredEDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE : Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Masters preferred, in related field PHR or SPHR certification preferredDemonstrated knowledge of Labor Relations and NLRB regulationsDemonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws and other government compliance regulations.

SKILLS : Ability to be responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organizationHigh level of organizational and learning agilityEffective interpersonal and analytical skillsAbility to coach employees and management through complex issues and make recommendations that are consistent with policies, procedures and regulatory lawSense of urgency and ability to set and manage priorities.

Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations.