HR Generalist — Labor Relations & Safety (Manufacturing)

Ahlstrom-5; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our manufacturing operation in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in a unionized environment. You will partner with leaders, employees, and union representatives to foster positive labor relations and administer HR programs.

The ideal candidate brings strong labor and employee relations, communication, and problem-solving skills, and will ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and employment laws while contributing to a safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, preferably at the Senior HR Generalist level or in a comparable role.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and corrective action.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and human resources best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, supervisors, and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and human resources information systems.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for hourly and salaried employees and a trusted advisor to supervisors and managers.
• Administer and interpret the collective bargaining agreement, company policies, work rules, and established practices.
• Lead and support employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate grievance investigations, prepare grievance responses, and participate in labor-management meetings.
• Support collective bargaining preparation through data gathering, proposal development, contract research, and administrative coordination.
• Coach supervisors and managers on labor relations practices, consistent policy application, effective communication, documentation, and employee management.
• Partner with union representatives and operational leaders to resolve workplace concerns and promote constructive labor-management relationships.
• Monitor labor and employee relations trends and recommend practical, consistent, and compliant solutions.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Communication

Confidentiality

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP or SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Ahlstrom is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our manufacturing operation in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in a unionized environment. You will partner with leaders, employees, and union representatives to foster positive labor relations and administer HR programs.

The ideal candidate brings strong labor and employee relations, communication, and problem-solving skills, and will ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and employment laws while contributing to a safe,