HR Generalist II

Job Description

This position provides guidance and counsel to internal stakeholders on a range of Human Resources matters, including labor relations, HR policies and programs, employee engagement, job assignment and progression, and other general HR topics.

The incumbent collaborates and communicates regularly with employees and leadership at all levels across Operations, Maintenance, and Staff functions, as well as with union representatives, to support organizational and workforce objectives.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Advise, counsel, and support Operations, Maintenance, and Staff personnel departments by providing expertise in areas such as: labor relations, workforce planning, recruitment, inclusion and diversity, performance management, compensation, and talent development
• Assist management with Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and/or policy interpretation, as well as provide guidance on HR related procedures and programs
• Respond to grievances, review disciplinary programs, conduct investigations, resolve employee relations issues, prepare for arbitrations, and participate in union contract negotiations.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Assist in the implementation of Company-wide HR strategies that support successful business outcomes
• Partner with location HR team to ensure consistent administration of HR processes and compliance with legal and audit requirements
• This role may include additional responsibilities beyond those described above, as assigned to meet business needs

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Labor relations role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Experience with HR systems (preferably Oracle, Workbrain) or an ability to learn systems quickly
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills including excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence in a demanding and high-performing work environment and develop strong trusting relationships at all levels within the organization
• Data driven and attention to detail

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Education Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Organization Development, or a related field

Skills:

Required

• HR GENERALIST EXPERTISE
• LABOR RELATIONS
• WORKFORCE PLANNING
• INVESTIGATION
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Additional

• UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
• PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
• COMPENSATION
• TALENT DEVELOPMENT
• COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) INTERPRETATION
• POLICY INTERPRETATION
• GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION
• DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM REVIEW
• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
• ARBITRATION PREPARATION
• LEGAL COMPLIANCE
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
• NEGOTIATION SKILLS
• ORAL COMMUNICATION
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
• INFLUENCING
• DATA ANALYSIS
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL
• HR SYSTEMS (ORACLE)
• HR SYSTEMS (WORKBRAIN)