You will model and promote behaviors that align with the company’s Core Values, while coaching and influencing leaders and managers to do the same. As the primary resource for interpreting and applying the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you will provide guidance to supervisors and managers, helping them navigate contract-related matters with confidence and clarity.
Your ability to build strong, respectful relationships with union representatives and represented employees will be essential to fostering a collaborative and collegial work environment. You will also ensure that all HR and labor relations activities are carried out in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, permits, and contractual obligations.
Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.Responsibilities Include:
40% HR Advising / Coaching / Business Partnering
Advise managers and first-level supervisors regarding managing employees
Participate in cross-functional collaborative discussions, working sessions
Facilitate team sessions
Participate with local leadership and the strategic HR business partner to identify hiring needs
Union interface on all contractual and policy issues
30% Employee Life Cycle
Ensure new employees receive site-specific new hire orientations
Employee changes: Adjustments / Promotions
Employee Relations / Labor Relations
Assist in conversations with the employee/manager
Address employee concerns/issues/investigations promptly
Labor relations, grievance process steps, union avoidance, and union activity
Implement HR programs, policies, practices, and tools locally, including performance management, Goals and Objectives, Development Planning, Change Management, Corrective Action, Relocation, etc.
Advocate for employees by resolving conflicts and seeking win-win solutions, promoting positive and effective associate relations, and influencing a focus on human issues in the organization
10% Talent Management / Staffing
Recruiting efforts, including debriefs and the hiring process. Partner with the Talent team to determine the process and strategy to fill vacancies. Participate in the interviewing and selection process to facilitate the selection of the best-qualified candidates
Employee Development
Training & Development - Facilitate training on key company processes, to ensure leaders, managers, and employees have a solid understanding and to drive common practice throughout the company.
Recognition
5% Compliance and Policy
Up to date on legal and compliance requirements within the state/country/employee population
Local policy upkeep/changes/introductions
15% HR Skillset Development
Maintain basic business skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Workday, and SharePoint
Develop strength in the suite of Core HR skills: Staffing, EE Lifecycle Relations, HR Systems, Compliance, EE Development and Performance, Total Compensation, and internal equity
Build/maintain external market knowledge
Initiate continuous improvement to HR processes to eliminate waste and raise service levels, including process documentation, workflow optimization, and reassessing the value of work tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:The following are required for the role
3+ years or more of experience with hands-on labor relations/union activities in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of WV state and federal labor laws, especially the NLRA.
Experience with the union grievance process and serving /managing grievance activities.
Strong influencing skills.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Capable of multitasking and managing competing priorities.
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What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $75,100 - $110,110The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
