Must Have Skills: BS degree
2 years HR expereince
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Description:
Employee Relations Specialist
Waterloo, Iowa
$60-75k base salary
Progressive, global manufacturer has challenging opportunity for a Plant Employee Relations Specialist. This position supports the Division Leadership and Plant Leadership to achieve business targets by developing, promoting, implementing, managing and maintaining effective HR policies, programs, procedures, and practices. The Employee Relations Specialist is a Strategic Business Partner to the Leadership of the company, and may career-track to a other Divisional & Corporate HR positions.
It develops a positive Employee Relations climate in this organization that has both Union and Non-Union site locations. The scope of responsibility includes heavy focus on Labor Relations, Communications, policies, programs and activities to support the business requirements, team development, internal and government compliance. Reports to Human Resources Manager at the plant with a dotted line to the Plant GM. Major Responsibilities:
-Interpret, communicate the interpretation of, and ensure adherence to all provisions of company policies and the labor agreement
-Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance regarding employment issues including but not limited to corrective action, grievance resolution and other labor/employee relations functions
-Answer grievances and prepare for, attend arbitration and negotiations
-Communications--including company newsletter, internal communications, and Company HR website.
-Conduct internal compliance training for both hourly and salaried employees.
-Responsible for compliance with government-mandated procedures (NLRB, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, etc.)
-Administer talent management programs and processes to ensure that tools are being used to create value across the organization. Work closely with managers and employees to encourage practical and meaningful application and utilization of tools and training.
-Mentor other human resources team members. This position is located in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa area.
Requirements:
The successful Candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (ideally in Human Resources Management), MBA or MS a plus, and 2-7 years Labor Relations, Employee Relations or HR Generalist experience in a Manufacturing Plant environment. Would prefer demonstrated success in Labor Relations, but it is not required. A PHR / SPHR designation would be a plus. The company offers continued career advancement and a strong compensation package ($60-75k base salary) in an aggressive growth environment. Fortune 500 level benefit and retirement program. Relocation assistance is available. Please email your resume to: jmknose@corpimg.com.