Plant Human Resources Manager

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to The Plant General Manager and indirectly to the Corporate Director of Human Resources, the Plant Human Resources Manager is a working manager role that oversees all human resource activities and facilitates employee and labor relations, at their assigned facility, on behalf of the company.

Management Oversight:

• Trains and oversees the work of assigned staff.
• Partners with plant leadership to create innovative human resources solutions.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Leads the recruiting effort for hourly roles and performs recruiting for salaried roles in their assigned plant.
• Champions employee engagement and retention efforts at assigned plant.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements.
• Participates in Gemba walks and maintains visibility/accessibility throughout the plant.
• Manages the union grievance process, ensuring timely response and follow-through by management and supervision.
• Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns.
• Oversees management of seniority list and facilitation of the job bidding process.
• Assists in analyzing information and data necessary to define and discern cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
• Administers full cycle recruiting process for all Salaried positions while overseeing the Plant Recruiter in recruiting all hourly roles within their assigned plant.
• Supervise and oversee two direct reports of hourly Recruiting and Payroll and benefit administration.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
• Maintains legal compliance regarding local, state, and federal employment laws as well as compliance with the local Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Serves as a coach for line leaders.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Coordinates with Safety team to conduct investigations and promote company safety programs.
• Represents the company, in conjunction with corporate counsel, in contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Collaborates with legal department in the preparation for and participation in negotiation with employee and labor groups.
• Assists in the FMLA and ADA processes.
• Manages unemployment claims and attends appeal hearings.
• Assists the Safety Department with worker's compensation claims.
• Identifies training needs for salaried and hourly employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Understanding of dispute resolution and compensation administration.
• Willingness and ability to maintain visibility/accessibility to hourly workforce by being present on the plant floor on an intermittent basis.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Experience working in a unionized work environment preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field required.
• At least five (5) years of professional human resource administration, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional walking in a plant environment.
• Occasional exposure to loud noises and extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.