Sr. HRLR Business Partner

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced HR/LR professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor to plant leadership and union partners, leading day-to-day HR and Labor Relations, and driving a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a management representative in administering the provisions of local and national agreements between the union and management.
• Counsel leaders on contract interpretation and act as the primary management representative in dealings with union leadership.
• Partner with operations to identify initiatives that drive competitiveness while enhancing the employee experience.
• Coordinate the activities of departments involved in resolving employee grievances; organize and present cases that reflect management’s position (documentation, policies, supporting data, etc.).
• Maintain accurate LR documentation (e.g., grievance filing and tracking, investigations, local agreements and practices, meeting minutes).
• Provide guidance and resolution on workplace conflicts; administer shop rules and discipline in alignment with policy and local agreements.
• Monitor cultural and grievance trends, proactively developing and executing action plans to address underlying issues.
• Ensure the plant maintains appropriate hourly manpower, actively monitoring attrition, retention, and staffing plans using data analytics to drive decisions.
• Administer hourly hiring, transfers, and separations (permanent, temporary, and part-time) in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Advise management, union, and employees on seniority and related contractual requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) to resolve employee issues and downstream data problems.
• Maintain data integrity within Workday and other HR systems for the hourly workforce as needed.
• Build strong relationships with leaders at all levels to ensure HR strategy is aligned and integrated into business strategy.
• Support Talent Management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Facilitate annual compensation planning and administration activities for salaried employees.
• Interpret HR policies and procedures; engage subject-matter experts (Compensation, Benefits, Legal, etc.) as needed to ensure consistent, compliant application.
• Coach and counsel leaders on performance management, development, and employee relations matters.
• Support internal investigations and Awareline cases in partnership with the appropriate COEs.
• Lead or support HR projects and special assignments for the site and/or function.
• Use data and people insights (e.g., engagement, turnover, staffing metrics) to inform decisions and propose actions that move the business forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of combined Human Resources and Labor Relations experience.
• Plant manufacturing experience (e.g., production, HR/LR in a plant, or operations support).
• Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, coaching, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated analytical, data, and process skills, including the ability to interpret data and use insights to recommend action.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver against plan in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex HR/LR topics for varied audiences.
• High proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools, including Workday, Excel, and timekeeping/HR case tools (e.g., Kronos, EthicsPoint or similar).

Qualifications

• Prior HR or Labor Relations experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Kronos and Workday in a plant setting.