Job Title

HR/Labor Relations Business Partner

Requisition

JR000014689 HR/Labor Relations Business Partner (Open)

Location

St. Louis, MO

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Human Resource Plant Manager and is onsite at the St. Louis, Missouri plant. This position is responsible for all human resource generalist functions within the designated plant functions, to include recruiting, employee relations, compensation administration, position description development, compliance, HRIS, union grievance handling at the 2nd and 3rd step, and arbitration preparation, and will assist with union negotiations.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide labor relations guidance and support to Production Managers, Focus Factory Managers, Maintenance Managers, and Supervisors. Help develop and recommend labor strategies to meet organizational goals.Assist managers and supervisors with performance related issues including performance/behavior issues, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Progressive Discipline Process, Performance Management and any HR investigations.Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.Perform recruitment function for both salary and non-exempt populations as well as hourly population. Manage external recruiting resources to include temporary agencies, contract search, 3rd party recruiters and internet sourcing tools within budgetary limitations.Participate and assist in creating recruitment strategies including, university career fairs, conferences/seminars, university relations efforts and co-op/intern program at site level.Take proactive steps to ensure compliance with the company’s Affirmative Action Plan.Provide guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors on annual and mid-year performance reviews.Assist Human Resource Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team in the implementation and ongoing support of talent management, talent reviews and succession planning.Partner with site leadership to ensure that each department is adhering to established company policies and procedures. Provide guidance on HR company policies/procedures, compensation and benefits issues and general HR processes.Provide guidance and recommendation to department managers on organization structure, job audit/description, reorganizations and restructuring.In conjunction with the Training Department, assist in delivering training programs and/or new hire orientation for the STL Plant site, as needed.Administer various human resource related programs, including:  employee referral program, conducting exit interviews, new hire orientation and on boarding programs and various retention programs plant-wide.Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.Proactively provide employee advocacy role and service.Represent the HR department on various committees (MNK Fun Committee, open house, etc)Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Management or a related field

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in HR Generalist functions.

3-5 years’ experience in unionized environment

Strong recruitment experience required.

Experience in utilizing HRIS, ATS, and other HR systems.

Experience in Affirmative Action Plans.

Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution.

Experience developing and presenting HR/management training programs preferred

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Strong Facilitation skills

Strong Conflict resolution skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to influence people.

Ability to use various software programs to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and others.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Competencies:

Previous experience in contact negotiations and grievance processing preferred. Arbitration Experience a plus.

PHR/SPHR preferred

Other Skills:

Initiative and drive for results to move projects from ideas to implementation; Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to influence and drive change

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

This position reports to the HR/Labor Relations Business Partner, located in St. Louis, MO and is an onsite position. Interaction with employees at all levels in Manufacturing, as well as other site management is required. This position is one of high visibility. Therefore, the HRBP must exhibit professionalism and have the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The primary environment is an office setting. However, frequent interaction will occur in manufacturing areas of the site.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.