Job Description

This position plays a critical role in fostering a positive labor environment, managing employee relations in a unionized setting, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and driving HR strategies that support plant operations. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in labor relations, employee engagement, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for plant leadership and union representatives.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs); manage grievances, arbitrations, and contract negotiations.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to ensure staffing levels meet production goals.
• Coach and support managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO.
• Implement and oversee safety programs in collaboration with EHS personnel.
• Analyze HR metrics and develop action plans to improve workforce performance and engagement.
• Manage training and development initiatives to build employee capabilities and support career growth.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the plant.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred).
• 5 to 10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment and handling labor relations matters.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and management.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

This role will sit ONSITE out of the Wilmington, DE facility.

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