Strategic HR Partner - Union Manufacturing

Sun Chemical Corporation; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive total rewards

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced HR Business Partner Union Manufacturing to serve as the primary HR partner for our Northlake, Illinois manufacturing facility. This role collaborates with operations leaders, employees, and union leadership to drive engagement, labor relations, and talent development.

You will guide workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession, while leading employee relations, investigations, and performance actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of HR management experience.
• 2 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the Northlake manufacturing facility.
• Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Lead employee and labor relations activities and serve as the primary liaison with union leadership.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, accommodations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Support talent acquisition efforts, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for exempt and professional roles.
• Manage day-to-day labor relations processes, including grievances, job bidding, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Participate in labor contract negotiations and proposal development.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, company policies, and Affirmative Action requirements.
• Represent Sun Chemical within the local community through participation in business and charitable organizations.

Skills

HR management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Oracle

iCIMS

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced HR Business Partner Union Manufacturing to serve as the primary HR partner for our Northlake, Illinois manufacturing facility. This role collaborates with operations leaders, employees, and union leadership to drive engagement, labor relations, and talent development.

You will guide workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession, while leading employee relations, investigations, and performance actions.