- Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop and implement people strategies that support operational and business objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, employee development, and team engagement.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives.
- Manage the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding.
- Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
- Analyze workforce trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve retention, engagement, and overall team performance.
- Support organizational change, transformation, and business improvement initiatives.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices across assigned locations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Safety, and Legal.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Lead employee relations investigations and provide guidance on disciplinary and performance-related matters.
- Advise leaders on risk mitigation, workplace concerns, and employment law compliance.
- Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant resolution of employee concerns.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor employee relations trends and develop action plans to address emerging issues.
Leadership Support & Business Partnership
- Build strong relationships with operational and functional leaders.
- Coach leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and team development.
- Support high-volume workforce environments with a focus on retention and employee experience.
- Partner with leaders to develop inclusive, high-performing teams.
- Drive initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and team performance.
Culture, Engagement & Workforce Development
- Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Support employee engagement and retention initiatives across multiple locations.
- Assist leaders in building team capability and developing future talent pipelines.
- Foster a workplace environment focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant Employee Relations experience.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or other operational environments.
- Demonstrated success managing complex employee relations matters and investigations.
- Experience partnering closely with operational leaders in fast-paced business environments.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations practices, and HR compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple organizational levels.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed workforce.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage workforce data and insights to drive decisions.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- Hybrid work arrangement with a combination of remote and on-site responsibilities.
- Experience supporting multiple locations and workforce populations.