Head of Nutrition Human Resources

Description

Perrigo is seeking a dynamic Head of Nutrition Human Resources. This role provides oversight for our Eau Claire, WI; Covington, OH; and Burlington, VT locations, while delivering strategic HR leadership across the broader Perrigo Nutrition network.

Scope of the Role

• Review location policies, procedures and practices annually and offer recommendations to management for improvement.
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Meet with Union representatives to maintain and promote positive Union/Management relations; ensure accurate application of terms within collective bargaining agreement; investigates and responds to grievances, and prepares cases for arbitration; prepares for and participates in collective bargaining negotiations activities.
• Influence change and innovation to advance the business.
• Work closely with site and business unit leadership to deliver solutions that meet business needs and drive change initiatives to improve performance.
• Manage employee engagement efforts through analysis of employee surveys, engagement gaps, and strategy development and deployment.
• Drive change through a variety of program enhancements, across the Perrigo Nutrition Operations and Supply Chain network.
• Team development, leadership coaching, large project / program management and ensuring delivery of best practices for leadership across the network.
• Measure and drive improvement of key HR metrics/scorecard.
• Ensure adherence with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Experience Required

• Ten years related human resources experience with a minimum of five years in a lead role in a unionized manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and advising on talent strategies.
• Development and execution of programs that drive business objectives and operational excellence.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with all levels of management, Union representatives and employees.
• Provide leadership with contract interpretation, labor laws/regulations, past practice, mediation, and unfair labor practice charges, LOA and MOA development, etc. at the plant level.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal EQ skills.
• Able to develop and evaluate effectiveness of short and long-term plans and programs.
• Experience applying and adapting practices and techniques to the special requirements of senior management and the needs of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR management, Psychology, or Business required; Master’s degree preferred; professional association certifications (i.e. SHRM) are desirable.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.