Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy

About Us: Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, enabling us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end‑use applications. We are a truly global team, with around 21,000 people working across more than 100 operations in over 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation. Summary: The Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy leads the enterprise strategy for employee relations, labor relations, and HR policy across the Americas while serving as the HR People Partner for the Mondi Americas HQ team. This strategic role shapes organizational culture, mitigates enterprise risk, and drives people strategies to enable business performance. Your Mission Develop ER and labor relations frameworks, standards, and reporting mechanisms aligned with Group HR to ensure consistency and legal compliance Lead complex, high-risk employee relations matters, including sensitive investigations and senior leadership cases Advise HR and business leaders on ER trends, risks, and mitigation strategies Partner with Legal and HR teams on collective bargaining strategy, contract interpretation, and labor relations Lead preparation for labor negotiations, including data analysis and long-term strategy development Build leadership capability across union and non-union environments through training and guidance Design and scale HR policy frameworks across locations, functions, and business units Lead creation, governance, and revision of HR policies in line with federal and local regulations Drive policy change management, communication, and adoption across the Americas Oversee policy analytics, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with Legal, IT, Finance, and Group HR to ensure compliant and seamless implementation of policies Serve as strategic HR partner for Americas HQ, influencing business strategy through people insights Drive leadership development, organizational design, and succession planning Champion culture, engagement, and DEI initiatives at an enterprise level Your Profile Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required 10+ years of progressive HR experience with increasing scope and complexity Minimum 5 years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, and HR governance in large, multi-location organizations Proven experience building scalable HR processes and frameworks during periods of growth Demonstrated success advising executive leadership and influencing enterprise-wide decisions Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments preferred SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20–30%, with occasional international travel Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to operate strategically while managing complex, sensitive issues Our Offer Base salary range of $170K – $190K, withbonus Exposure to manufacturing environments, including production floors with noise and dust An interesting and impactful role within a global packaging and paper organization Opportunities for professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mondi plc