Strategic Labor Relations Leader

Mras Usa; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. in Baltimore seeks a Human Resources Manager to align people strategy with business goals. You will partner with the General Manager and site leaders on workforce planning, coaching, recruitment, retention, succession, and org development, shaping a people-first culture.

You will lead investigations, employee relations, compensation and benefits analysis, and ensure compliance with employment laws while fostering two-way communication and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
• Minimum of three years of human resources management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager and leadership to understand business priorities and develop people strategies.
• Provide coaching on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and day-to-day people leadership.
• Champion a people-first culture and promote a respectful, engaged workplace.
• Lead employee relations efforts including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Manage talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Collaborate to identify skills and competencies for open roles and support hiring decisions.
• Drive organizational development: leadership development, team effectiveness, succession planning.
• Oversee HR operations, pay, benefits, leave, accommodations, policy interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Analyze compensation and benefits trends; partner with Corporate HR on competitive programs.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and trends.
• Plan employee communication, recognition, engagement, and feedback initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organization & detail

Analytical problem-solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Recruiting software

Job description

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a key member of the Baltimore Division leadership team, helping connect business goals with the day-to-day employee experience. This role partners closely with the General Manager and site leadership team to shape and execute the division’s people strategy, including workforce planning, leadership coaching, employee relations, recruiting, retention, succession planning, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that support current and future talent needs, workforce planning, organizational design, retention, and succession planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing coaching and guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, investigations, terminations, and day-to-day people leadership.
• Champion a people-first culture by modeling consistent leadership behaviors, promoting accountability, and supporting a respectful and engaged workplace.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including conducting investigations, addressing workplace concerns, resolving conflicts, and proactively identifying opportunities to prevent recurring issues.
• Manage and support the talent acquisition process, including recruitment strategy, interviewing, selection, hiring, internal mobility, and onboarding for key roles within the division.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand the skills and competencies needed for open positions and support hiring decisions that strengthen the team and business.
• Drive organizational development initiatives, including leadership development, team effectiveness, talent reviews, succession planning, and internal development opportunities.
• Oversee HR operations, policies, and practices to ensure consistency, and a positive employee experience.
• Administer and support HR processes related to pay, benefits, leave, reasonable accommodations, policy interpretation, and employee issue resolution.
• Analyze compensation and benefit trends and partner with Corporate HR as needed to support competitive programs that help attract and retain talent.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, while staying current on HR best practices, regulatory changes, and employment law trends.
• Plan and support employee communication, recognition, engagement, and feedback initiatives that strengthen culture and two-way communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Union experience a plus
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Pay Range for this role is $90,000-$120,000.

Company Overview

Started in 1933,Green Bay Packaging Inc.is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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