Labor Agreement Guidance:
Provide expert advice on the administration and interpretation of labor agreements and HR policies to ensure consistent and compliant application.
Strategic Labor Relations:
Collaborate with leadership across departments to identify opportunities and implement labor relations strategies that enhance operational efficiency and flexibility.
Grievance and Arbitration Management:
Lead 2nd step grievance hearings, resolve issues appropriately, and support 3rd step grievance hearings and arbitration processes, including case preparation and presentation.
HR Partnership:
Serve as the primary HR contact for operations, delivering comprehensive support in labor and employee relations matters.
Union and Management Communication:
Maintain ongoing communication with union representatives, bargaining committees, plant leadership, and legal counsel to foster positive labor-management relations.
Supervisor Training and Development:
Design and deliver training for supervisors and front-line leaders on labor relations topics, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, and effective communication with union-represented employees.
Employee Investigations:
Conduct thorough and timely investigations into workplace issues involving hourly employees, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and compliance with labor agreements and company policies.
HR Function Leadership:
Lead select HR initiatives across the plant, ensuring alignment with company policies, values, and strategic goals.
Compliance Oversight:
Ensure all employment practices—including hiring, promotions, demotions, and discipline—comply with collective bargaining agreements, EEO laws, and internal policies.
Regulatory Awareness:
Stay current with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.
