Human Resources Manager I

About the role

Ecolab is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Joliet, IL to join its Human Resources Team. The Human Resources Manager will partner with operations to build and maintain employee culture and function as a change agent related to any employee related initiatives. This person will have responsibility for over 400 full time and temporary employees across two locations in Joliet, Illinois, over 300 of which are union, leading a Sr HR Rep I.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
  Actively engage with the site leadership team to learn about key talent issues/challenges, working with site leaders on the plan of action to resolve and/or prioritize
  Participate in the sites’ leadership discussions to proactively bring forward HR solutions to help drive the site, talent, and labor relations agenda forward
  Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of the HR and labor relations vision and strategies
  Foster a High Performing Organization
  Be at the forefront of embodying, communicating, and nurturing our desired organizational culture, vision, and values
  Foster a culture that promotes employee engagement, teamwork, customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement
  Identify and champion recommendations for our retention strategy, ensuring our workforce remains engaged and motivated
  Lead and manage HR projects designed to add value to the operations leveraging continuous improvement methodologies, including TPM
  Recommend policy and practice changes in support of continuous improvement methodologies
  Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
  Provide expert employee and labor relations advice and coaching to employees and management, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration
• Talent Management
  Monitor and cultivate bench strength, identify high potential talent, oversee career pathing, and manage development initiatives
  Assess current and future talent needs and work with the Talent Acquisition team on proactively developing strategies and plans to ensure a robust talent pipeline
  Play a critical role in selecting and hiring for operations key positions, actively promoting Ecolab as an employer of choice
  Manage and develop an HR team that provides oversight for the Joliet location

Requirements

• 7 Years Human Resource Generalist experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous manufacturing/plant experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with and knowledge of labor and employment laws and what is permissible and not permissible within labor relations
• Professional in Human Resource (PHR) or (SPHR) preferred
• Advanced degree
• Professional training or significant experience in union environment or collective bargaining preferred
• Experience managing grievance processes, union campaigns, and negotiations

Position Details

• This position will be on site at our Ecolab Plant in Joliet, IL

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Ecolab’s Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).