HR/LR Partner

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Lockport, NY, USA
Hybrid
149K-175K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead day-to-day HR and labor relations for hourly unionized plant employees: investigate and resolve grievances, advise managers on UAW/contract issues, support hiring/transfers/separations, drive workforce planning, guide restructures and negotiations, collaborate with COEs and senior leaders, and represent the company in legal/court sessions.
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DUTIES: Investigate and resolve labor disputes and provide mentorship to plant staff and managers of hourly employees on Union/GM Local Agreements Lead assigned business functions in day-to-day HR activities and provide direction and leadership that aligns and supports company objectives, mission, and culture. Work strategically with assigned functional business leaders to
improve working relationships, build engagement, increase output, attract, and retain talent, including collaborating with COEs relative to strategic workforce planning. Understand legal requirements at execution level related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance, and attend legal meetings and court required sessions on behalf of the company. Collaborate with senior leaders, provide direction on business function's restructures, specific transformation efforts, job design and workforce/organizational planning. Play a principal role in local negotiations and coordinate the activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances. Administer hourly hiring, transfers, and separations for permanent, temporary, and flex Employment. Frequent involvement with other work groups (i.e. Benefits, Payroll, IT, NEPC, Sedgwick, etc.) regarding employee issues, downstream data problems, or other pertinent matters). Influence the strategic agenda of the organization by building relationships at all levels to gain their commitment and belief that HR can contribute to business results, ensure HR and LR strategy is cascaded and integrated into business strategy.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Human Resources Management or related field. Employer will accept (1) year of related experience in lieu of one (1) year of education. Three years of experience as a HR Manager, Production Supervisor, or related occupation. Three years of experience with: Manufacturing experience in a unionized organization; UAW labor; Contract experience; Conflict resolution; and Investigation techniques.
Compensation:
  • The expected base compensation for this role is $148,839.75 to $174,700.00 Annually.
  • Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field (or 1 year related experience in lieu of one year of education)
  • Three years of experience as an HR Manager, Production Supervisor, or related occupation
  • Three years of manufacturing experience in a unionized organization
  • Three years experience with UAW labor and contract experience
  • Experience in conflict resolution and investigation techniques
  • Ability to attend legal meetings and court-required sessions on behalf of the company

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  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) with a 4% company contribution plus up to a 6% match (potential 10% from the company when you defer). Some roles also indicate pension eligibility and access to stock purchase opportunities.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions for U.S. salaried employees include 15+ paid vacation days and up to 19 paid holidays, with additional leave options available. Allowances can increase with career progression.
  • Parental & Family Support U.S. salaried employees can receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service. Family-building benefits provide up to $40,000 in combined lifetime reimbursement for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.

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