Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Escanaba, MI)
Job description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud's mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers.
Purpose:
The Sr. HR Business Partner will develop and lead Human Resource practices and objectives to provide an engaged, productive and challenging work environment. Areas of responsibility include labor & employee relations, HRIS and analytical reporting, benefits, organizational development, training, talent management & staffing, performance management, compensation, and workers compensation administration.Qualifications
Key Accountabilities:
Provide leadership coaching and training for managers, supervisors and key mill leaders. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple departments/areas of the mill.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and managers at all levels
Ensure proper administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement/s (CBA) for areas of responsibility.
Lead grievance meetings, investigation, issuing of discipline and other contractual issues for areas of responsibility.
Manage administrative systems that support the CBA and labor relations processes.
Leads or assists in labor relation activities, including arbitration and negotiations as needed.
Promote and facilitate changes in the hourly work environment to increase employee engagement and productivity.
Ability to lead change or process improvement projects to their end result to include, efficiency improvement, cost reduction and implementing nontraditional or high performing work systems.
Lead and/or participate in the hourly production and craft hiring processes.
Assist with salaried recruiting for positions across the mill.
Assist in the sites college recruitment efforts.
Participate in or lead new team member orientation process.
Lead or assist in the development of employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive working relationship.
Lead or assist in talent management initiatives for the mill or area of responsibility.
Manage HR analytic data for the department.
With coordination from the Mill nurse, manage the site's worker's compensation and return to work program.Personal qualities
Minimum Required Experience and Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field and 5-7 years of experience in human resources or related experience.
Pulp and Paper Industry or heavy 24/7 manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in applying organizational development and training principles.
Extensive experience in labor relations, employee benefits, compensation, and HRIS systems.
Ability to define and implement strategic initiatives.
Arbitration and negotiation experience.
Be a strong agent for change.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of applicable employment and labor law.
Possess excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to collaboratively work with and/or lead teams.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Travel: MinimalApplication information
Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Why us?
Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud
An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
Development and career opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.
Performance-based bonus
You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!).
Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution
HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam
Dental & Vision coverage
Company paid Disability Coverage
Wellness rewards program
Prescription Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard
Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug test.
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Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.
Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we've grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.
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