General Overview

Summary

Detailed Description

• Partners with the S/VP/GM & their staff to develop & implement strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning, resource mgt, empl. relations, performance management, skills management, programs & policies, leadership dvpmt. In an unionized site,inc. overall union-mgt relations, & negotiating & implementing local agreements.
• Provides advice, counsel, direction & training to the mgt team & mgrs on any business issue that has empl. or organizational impact on company personnel practices, procedures, & initiatives, including interpreting the intent & meaning of the contractual obligations with the Union.
• Works directly with companys attorneys in preparation of arbitration &/or afffirmative action cases.
• Develop overall strategic direction to maintain credibility, communications, & relationships with union officials, stewards, & business partners to enhance the accomplishment of company objectives & permit a dialogue on problem situations so they can be resolved outside the grievance process.
• Ensures consistent application of policies/procedures for recruiting, rewarding, retaining, recognizing & developing people within a site.
• Provides empl. relations consultation services to GM, mgt & empl.
• Develops, recommends, implements & maintains performance mgt programs & ensures consistent & timely application.
• Provides coaching & makes recommendations to mgrs/supervisors for performance development & corrective action.
• Conducts internal investigations of acts of empl. misconduct including interviewing, gathering evidence, consulting legal council, making recommendations & documenting findings.
• Represents site in charges of violating regulation or law.
• Provides performance program reporting.
• Partners with site senior mgt team to implement organizational change interventions-e.g. restructuring, reengineering, automating.
• Conducts ongoing skill competencies, knowledge/talent needs assessment.
• Develops or obtains specific training programs designed to meet the site's needs. Implements & directs staffing strategies which ensure attracting & retaining high caliber talent within & outside the site.
• Manages the rollout of Corp. HR Programs at the site level.
• Ensures compliance to corp. policies, governmental regulations & laws. Keeps abreast of legislative decisions, changes in employment laws & regs to limit legal exposure & liability.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of government regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of labor laws and experience in Labor Relations
• Knowledge of Personnel and Employment laws.
• Strong organizational development, leadership development, facilitation, internal consulting skills.
• Customer Satisfaction initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of World Class Manufacturing processes and Six Sigma strategies.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to evaluate multiple highly detailed tasks, determine priorities and organize work in a manner that allows for timely completion of projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
• Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are generally performed in good working conditions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required

Typical Experience

• Nine plus years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

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