Strategic HR Partner - Labor Relations & Growth

Nouryon; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Nouryon in Morris, IL seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to site leadership and multiple US manufacturing sites. You will influence people decisions, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local laws.

The role focuses on workforce planning, talent development, and partnering with regional teams to deliver HR services and strategic initiatives. Strong negotiation and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong union and labor relations background
• Ability to link people strategy to business outcomes
• Experience analyzing HR data to inform decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR Business Partner to the Morris, IL plant and other US manufacturing sites.
• Advise leadership on people decisions that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Own regional labor relations strategy and administer the collective bargaining agreement.
• Partner with global HR and service providers to deliver HR services site-wide.
• Ensure compliance with HR, ethics, and labor laws at the site.
• Lead grievance processes and negotiations under the union contract.
• Develop talent, retention, and succession strategies across HR priorities.

Skills

Labor relations

Strategic HR partner

Data-driven decisions

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Nouryon in Morris, IL seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to site leadership and multiple US manufacturing sites. You will influence people decisions, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local laws.

The role focuses on workforce planning, talent development, and partnering with regional teams to deliver HR services and strategic initiatives. Strong negotiation and data-analysis skills are essential.