Manager Labor Relations: Sterling Partners

Our client, located in Iowa , is a leader in the appliance industry, and has asked us to find them an exceptional Human Resources professional to manage the Labor Relations function. The successful candidate will participate in contract negotiation activities, and provide day to day human resource support to customers and employees, both internal and external. Individual must be able to lead teams to drive change and support the Human Resources strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide HR generalist leadership and support to 2,000 employee workforce. Ensure consistent administration and interpretation of plant rules and policies.
• Manage the coordination of all manpower movement including bids, layoffs, recalls, etc.
• Ensure consistent HR practices, strategy and program execution throughout all levels of organization.
• Coach and consult to provide strong performance management support to organization.
• Provide consultation regarding employee relations issues, staffing/talent selection needs and training and development of staff.
• Initiate and conduct timely investigations, prepare documentation and make recommendations for corrective/disciplinary actions.
• Apply lean concepts to make process improvements to the HR function.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment law and benefits. Support and interface with employee services to insure high level of customer service to the salaried and hourly workforce.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree. A major in business, human resources, psychology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years human resources generalist leadership experience, including a solid employee and labor relations background in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience as “company spokesman” or key participant in contract negotiations.
• General knowledge of the field of human resources including employment law, FMLA, ADA , and code of ethics.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and HR systems. SAP or other HRIS systems experience a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma skills and/or training, or experience working in a Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing environment is a plus.

For immediate consideration forward your resume or bio to Cliff Reilly, Managing Partner at creilly@sterlingpartnersusa.com.