Clearwater Paper Corporation · 3 weeks ago
Labor Relations Senior Manager
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expClearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer in the paperboard industry, and they are seeking a Labor Relations Senior Manager to lead their unionized labor relations strategies at the Augusta Mill. This role involves negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing the organization in labor negotiations, and supporting HR initiatives to foster positive labor-management relationships.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPaper ManufacturingPharmaceuticalSustainability
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in negotiating, interpreting, and administering collective bargaining agreements across the organization
Maintain working knowledge of all union agreements and monitor for compliance with National Labor Relations Act and other applicable laws
Investigate unfair labor practices, facilitate and administer the bargaining process, mediate workplace conflict, and prepare disciplinary actions, grievances, and arbitration
Represent the organization in contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations as needed
Build and maintain relations with labor unions and union leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders to resolve business problems through broad and up-to-date knowledge of Labor Relations and Human Resources competencies
Coach HR and operational leadership teams to develop and implement employee positive employee relations strategies consistent with Clearwater Paper Values; comply with legal requirements (CBA) where applicable while fostering a climate of employee engagement across multiple sites
Monitor and stay abreast of employment and employee relations trends and practices
Advise leadership on emerging HR and Labor trends and partner with the local leadership team to support the strategic direction
Serve as a member of the HR team to undertake and complete projects as assigned
May include duties such as providing HR support as a generalist to mill management; overseeing benefits and payroll administration; organizational design and talent acquisition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field required
5-7 years of increasing experience and accountabilities within a manufacturing environment- multi site or complex site strongly preferred
Union manufacturing experience support required experience in the pulp and paper industry preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment to influence change and core processes
Confidence in dealing with ambiguity; bringing different perspectives to light and rallying others to aligned goals and objectives
High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
Self-motivated with a strong ability and confidence to operate with autonomy, gaining and keeping organization stakeholder alignment
Ability to gather data, analyze and interpret data, and set action plans based on the analysis (i.e Turnover root cause analysis)
Understanding of change management and ability apply change management concepts and tools
Ability to manage projects and interface directly with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to understand the organizational impact in decision making; see the big picture and distil it into action plans
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people, mediate, persuade, and influence managers at all levels
Must have a solid understanding of the business and the environment they operate in
Demonstrated understanding of employment and labor law
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees
Intermediate skill level in the use of MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Able to think strategically and act tactically
Demonstrated change management skills
Up to 25% domestic travel
Position will require some after-hours work
Long periods of sitting or standing
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Pulp and paper experience strongly preferred
SHRM- CP/SCP preferred but not required
Continuous Improvement certification (Six Sigma) preferred but not required
Company
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2008-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Arsen Kitch
President & CEO, Director
Sherri Baker
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-29
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