ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you have a customer mindset, strong bias for action, and passion for Human Resources then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

As the People Experience Lead, you will be the key HR contact and face of the HR department for ~215 hourly team members at our Hammond, IN factory. In addition to directly supporting our hourly team members, you are the liaison between our Line Managers and our third-party HR support, acting as the first point of contact for all employee relations and general HR inquiries such as: employee relations concerns/grievances and resolution; serving as the subject matter expert in key HR processes; overseeing the execution of HR transactions; providing value added analysis and reporting; as well as other global HR projects and initiatives. Maintaining a balance between providing customer service/advocacy for team members and consistently administering company policies is critical in this union environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters.Seek continuous improvements in HR policies and evaluate current processes for increased efficiencies.Act as the first point of contact for employee relations inquiries, determining proper channel for resolution, interpreting policy, and advocating for team members.Manage and direct project teams from inception to completion, hitting deadlines and documenting progress. Lead and provide direction to managers regarding Performance Management Process (PMP).Partner with recruitment on hourly job openings and manage end-to-end onboarding of new team members.Manage the medical accommodation process to be aligned with Unilever policies and federal and state laws.Must be able to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment.Manage the new hire onboarding process to include to include all relevant policies and support benefits and payroll setup activities.Foster a collaborative Union/Management relationship and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).  Promote a positive, proactive employee relations atmosphere and that helps reduce and close grievances.Support union negotiation and collective bargaining agreement processes.Participate in AAP audits.Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

3 – 4 + Years of Manufacturing/Factory HR experience; 1+ years of experience in a union setting preferred.Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Human Resources, or related field. Ability to provide both verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively as well as ability to influence others.Natural curiosity and grit – love a challenge and will not give up when things get hard.Genuinely enjoy collaboration and are invested in individual and team success.Ability and willingness to work off shifts as needed and have stable schedule that provides support for third shift team members.Strong organizational skills are important as well as attention to details and an ability to multitask and see work through to conclusions (project management experience a plus).General knowledge of employment laws and practices.Proven track record of successfully working in a complex, matrix organization.Ability to work independently, taking ownership to positively influence the end result despite differing goals and priorities.Action-oriented to initiate appropriate resources and tools to ensure delivery on key HR processes.Strong stakeholder management with ability to impact and influence different areas of the organization.Continuous improvement / simplification mindset and experience.

Skills

Manage escalation of HR support issues through to resolution while maintaining effective communication with all affected stakeholders.Conduct investigations including write-ups, legal conversations, and counseling and provide support to supervisors on how to provide feedback to hourly team members.Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all key HR Tools, systems and processes.Experience navigating and using an HRIS system, such as Workday or similar.Ability to analyse data to make key decisions to drive performance.Ability to design, implement/execute, and measure the impact of organizational interventions.Maintain, coordinate, monitor and report HR trends and issues within scope of work.Coordinate and keep up to date with the on-boarding process with safety and operation teams. 

Leadership

You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) BehaviorsPASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

What We Can Offer You

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Pay: The pay range for this position is $68,000 to $102,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.