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Billerud · 2 hours ago

Human Resources Business Partner (Escanaba, MI)

Escanaba, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Billerud is a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials, committed to sustainability and customer value. The Sr. HR Business Partner will develop and lead human resource practices to foster an engaged and productive work environment, focusing on areas such as labor relations, talent management, and performance management.

ForestryPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingProduct Design

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Provide leadership coaching and training for managers, supervisors and key mill leaders. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple departments/areas of the mill

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and managers at all levels

Ensure proper administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement/s (CBA) for areas of responsibility

Lead grievance meetings, investigation, issuing of discipline and other contractual issues for areas of responsibility

Manage administrative systems that support the CBA and labor relations processes

Leads or assists in labor relation activities, including arbitration and negotiations as needed

Promote and facilitate changes in the hourly work environment to increase employee engagement and productivity

Ability to lead change or process improvement projects to their end result to include, efficiency improvement, cost reduction and implementing nontraditional or high performing work systems

Lead and/or participate in the hourly production and craft hiring processes

Assist with salaried recruiting for positions across the mill

Assist in the sites college recruitment efforts

Participate in or lead new team member orientation process

Lead or assist in the development of employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive working relationship

Lead or assist in talent management initiatives for the mill or area of responsibility

Manage HR analytic data for the department

With coordination from the Mill nurse, manage the site’s worker’s compensation and return to work program

Qualification

Labor relationsHRIS systemsOrganizational developmentArbitrationNegotiationEmployee benefitsTalent managementCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsChange managementInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field and 5-7 years of experience in human resources or related experience

Experience in applying organizational development and training principles

Extensive experience in labor relations, employee benefits, compensation, and HRIS systems

Ability to define and implement strategic initiatives

Arbitration and negotiation experience

Be a strong agent for change

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of applicable employment and labor law

Possess excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to collaboratively work with and/or lead teams

Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Preferred

Pulp and Paper Industry or heavy 24/7 manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools.

Performance-based bonus

You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!).

Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution

HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam

Dental & Vision coverage

Company paid Disability Coverage

Wellness rewards program

Prescription Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Billerud

We are a world leading company in high performance paper and packaging materials; passionately committed to sustainability, quality and customer value.

Founded in 2012

Solna, Stockholms Lan, SWE

5001-10000 employees