Graphic Packaging International · 8 hours ago
HRBP Manager
Stone Mountain, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $154K/yr
8+ years expGraphic Packaging International is one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for recognized brands. The HRBP Manager will develop and implement HR solutions to meet business needs, focusing on employee relations, staffing, and compliance with employment law.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Drive GPI’s employment culture through effective Employee Engagement planning and execution
Provides advice and counsel to hourly and salary employees to maintain a positive, productive employment environment free of discrimination and inconsistencies
Monitor and provide feedback regarding policies, procedures and programs and propose improvements, as necessary
Serve as liaison for voicing employee concerns
Facilitate grievance process for the facility, up through the arbitration process
Support contract negotiations and bargaining of agreements, as necessary
Coaches’ employees, supervisors and colleagues assisting them in problem resolution and to improve performance
Coach, advise and recommend corrective actions
Serve as liaison between Corporate HR and plant for escalation issues
Support line leaders to improve skills and effectiveness and to create an environment where each employee can fully contribute
Conduct annual training on Safety/Environmental, Code of Business Ethics, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, and other related HR Policies
Draft responses to hotline complaints, NLRB charges and EEOC charges filed by employees
Interface with union reps on grievances and other issues
Proactively deal with union to drive issue to resolution based on contract language interpretation
Interpret and apply the language of the collective bargaining agreement to reach resolution and correct application on contractual issues affecting employee discipline
Collaborate with the mill HR manager across the street on issues that affect both campuses under the same collective bargaining agreement
Function as change agent to implement strategies that drive culture changes in a complex environment
Coach plant manager on best practices affecting employee morale and engagement
Identify and address issues arising that require training and direction to the plant senior leadership team
Facilitate labor strategy planning in collaboration with business partners
Manages the process for temporary staff utilized in the plant
Acts as the company liaison with the staffing agency
Has oversight and involvement in all hiring practices
Administers the hiring process for all employee groups
Partners with the training team to support the on-boarding process and integration of employees
Represent facility in unemployment claims process
Tracks and reports on headcount monthly for all departments
Reports on Safety incidents, metrics and manages workers’ compensation claims
Manages the plant Performance Management process via Success factors system
Oversees the Payroll and Benefits functions for the facility
Assists in development or re-engineering of innovative processes and systems (Reward & Recognition, attendance, and other people programs)
Resolve complex employee relations issues
Provides reports to Site Leadership team on a regular basis or as needed
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to Employment Law
Complies with and drives compliance with all HR and safety practices
Initiate actions within the HRIS and manages employee files
Responsible for recruitment and retention strategies
Manages data requests from Corporate and regional HR on plant metrics as needed
Directly involved in responsibilities /actions related to Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs
Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to foster effective business partnerships with Operations and support function leadership
Ability to drive issues to closure and resolution quickly and effectively
Ability to solve complex employee relations issues and conduct investigations to reach a conclusion based on credibility assessments
Five years problem solving, project management, supervision, and writing experience
Computer Skills: SAP, MS Office, and database programs
Bachelor's Degree or experience equivalency required
Minimum of 8 years of HR experience in a plant manufacturing setting is required
Prior experience in a union facility
Ability to travel as required to support multiple sites responsibility. Travel expected to be 25%
Prior management of HR function including managing and developing direct reports is required
High attention to detail
Preferred
SPHR is desired
Company
Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
Laurie Brlas
Director
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