JOB FUNCTIONS :
Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
- Provide employee & labor relations counseling and problem solving for managers and employees to ensure a productive work environment, consistency with company values, policies and compliance to state and federal regulatory law
- Support the employee relations within the facility, ensuring compliance to company policies and in support of a positive work culture
- Partner and engage with COEs : Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and People Services teams to provide HR support and solutions
- Coach, mentor, and develop the HR team. Drive career development planning and align team goals to the company’s HR strategy and objectives
- Lead key initiatives and local strategy aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining the talent needed to meet business objectives
- Partners with the leadership team to drives meaningful and actionable engagement action plans that support a positive work culture
- Develop recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions. Coordinates and participates in the recruiting and selection process
- Drive the succession planning process and ensure the best fit of talent and capabilities proactively support the business and talent strategy. Investigate employee relation issues such as employee grievances, complaints, harassment allegations and recommend appropriate action
- Oversee the areas of employment, affirmative action, employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment claims and employee relations, training, and HRIS for the operating location
- Manage the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Labor Relations including contract administration responsibilities : Partnering with the Labor Relations COE team to negotiate the sites’ Collective Bargaining Agreements; facilitating a partnership with the local Union Committee and local Business Agent. Administration and coordination of the grievance process
- Lead and / or participate on various project teams, which may include local, divisional, and corporate teams.
- Partner with Maintenance Director to Manage Apprenticeship Program
- Regularly participate in all business-related meetings, including daily production meetings
- Be available to perform weekend duty responsibilities.
- Up to 10% travel
- Other duties as assigned
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE :
External candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience managing Human Resources, preferably in a diverse, unionized, heavy manufacturing environmentStrong coaching and influencing skillsProven track record of managing multiple labor-related activities such as the grievance process, arbitrations, contract negotiation preparation to include contingency planning, participating in the negotiation processExpertise in thinking and operating like a business leader operating in the HR space. Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to influence business and functional leadersExperience managing multiple human resources business partner disciplines at all levels from production to professional level employeesPrior experience managing an HR team at different levelsPaper Mill experience preferredEDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE :
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business is required, Masters preferredPHR or SPHR certification preferredDemonstrated knowledge of Labor Relations and NLRB regulationsDemonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws and other government compliance regulations.SKILLS :
Strong HR Business Partner and influencing skillsAbility to be responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organizationHigh level of organizational and learning agilityEffective interpersonal and analytical skillsAbility to coach employees and management through complex issues and make recommendations that are consistent with policies, procedures and regulatory lawSense of urgency and ability to set and manage prioritiesAbility to maintain composure during stressful situationsAbility to be responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organizationHigh level of organizational and learning agilityEffective interpersonal and analytical skillsAbility to coach employees and management through complex issues and make recommendations that are consistent with policies, procedures and regulatory lawSense of urgency and ability to set and manage prioritiesAbility to maintain composure during emergency situationsSCHEDULE DEMANDS :
General schedule is day shift M-F assignment; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and / or weekend mill dutyLimited overnight travel to include flying, driving or ridingMust be able to respond to issues on all shiftsPHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hoursOccasional lifting up to 15 pounds – office supplies, bindersReading of computer screen or other electronic devicesUse of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment such as staplers and paper punch.Ability to be out on the mill production areasLI-Onsite
Pay Range : $126, - $168,
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran / military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.