Site People Operations and Labor Leader

Intermedia Group Inc.; Friendly (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site People Operations and Labor Leader to spearhead HR and labor relations at a manufacturing facility. This role involves developing innovative employee relations strategies, managing the union grievance process, and ensuring a supportive work environment for over 400 team members. With a focus on enhancing HR processes, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the employee journey from recruitment to performance management. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to fostering a collaborative and dynamic workplace culture.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience in manufacturing with labor relations.
• Expertise in managing union grievance processes and employee relations.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and labor relations functions at the manufacturing plant.
• Develop employee relations strategies and support HR processes.
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including recruiting and performance management.

Skills

Progressive HR experience in manufacturing

Union grievance management

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Knowledge of labor laws

Strong influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

Workday

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Success Factors

Job description

BountyJobs ID: 3341361
Internal Job ID -R8327
Momentive
a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products.


OPEN JOB: Site People Operations and Labor Leader
LOCATION:Friendly, West Virginia
***Relocation Assistance Available
SALARY: $95,500 to $139,700
***BONUS ELIGIBLE
FULL-TIME
FULL BENEFITS
INDUSTRY:Manufacturing & Production
JOB CATEGORY:HR Management - Generalist

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience within a manufacturing site, including labor relations and union activities.
• Significant experience managing the union grievance process, including serving as a key point of contact and overseeing grievance activities.

DETAILS:

• Lead HR and labor relations functions at our customers manufacturing plant.
• You will develop and implement a forward-thinking employee relations strategy, working closely with local operations and business leaders to ensure effective HR processes and a supportive work environment for our 400+ team members.
• Your role encompasses all aspects of the employee journey, including recruiting, employee and labor relations (including collective bargaining), learning and development, performance management, and compensation & benefits. You will partner strategically with local leadership, providing expert counsel on HR policies, programs, and processes, while actively modeling and promoting our company's Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
40% HR Advising / Coaching / Business Partnering

• Advise leaders and first-level supervisors regarding managing employees
• Participate in cross-functional collaborative discussions, working sessions
• Facilitate team sessions, develop content based on needs
• Lead local leadership and strategic workforce planning
• Union interface on all contractual and policy issues, collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitration – internal and external
• Design community relationships to brand Momentive and ensure Sustainability goals are met

30% Employee Life Cycle

• Design new employees' site-specific new hire orientations
• Employee changes: Adjustments / Promotions
• Employee Relations / Labor Relations; lead conversations with employee/manager, address employee concerns/issues/investigations promptly, escalate risks, solution patterns, Lead local labor relations, grievances process steps, union avoidance, union activity, Implement, design and drive local HR programs, policies, practices and tools locally, including performance management, Goals and Objectives, Development Planning, Change Management, Corrective Action, Relocation, etc. – partner with CoE, Advocate for employees by resolving conflict and seeking win-win solutions, promoting positive and effective associate relations and influencing a focus on human issues in the organization

10% Talent Management / Staffing

• Lead local recruiting efforts, including debrief calls and the hiring process. Partner with the Talent team to determine the process and strategy to fill vacancies. Participate in the interviewing and selection process to facilitate the selection of the best-qualified candidates and meet diversity needs
• Employee Development
• Training & Development—Facilitate training on key company processes to ensure leaders, managers, and employees have a solid understanding and drive common practice throughout the company.
• Recognition

5% Compliance and Policy

• Up to date on legal and compliance requirements within the state/country/employee population
• Local policy upkeep/changes/introductions

15% HR Skillset Development

• Demonstrate basic business skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Workday, SharePoint, Success Factors
• Develop strength in the suite of Core HR skills: Staffing, EE Lifecycle Relations, HR Systems, Compliance, EE Development and Performance, Total Compensation, and internal equity
• Build/maintain external market knowledge to support local needs
• Initiate continuous improvement to HR processes to eliminate waste and raise service levels, including process documentation, workflow optimization, and reassessing the value of work tasks

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience within a manufacturing site, including labor relations
• Significant experience managing the union grievance process, including serving as a key point of contact
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of West Virginia state and federal labor laws, especially the NLRB
• Strong influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

• MS WORD Resume
• Required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

Jason Denmark
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: [e-mail]
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/