AdvanSix · 14 hours ago
Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations
Hopewell, VA 23860, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expAdvanSix is a company that plays a critical role in global supply chains, delivering essential products across various markets. The Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations will lead HR activities across Operations and Manufacturing, partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational transformation and ensure positive employee and labor relations.
ChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic partner to Operations and Manufacturing leadership, supporting business objectives and driving change management initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop HR Generalists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing HR team
Act as a coach and counsel to senior leaders, managers, and employees to mature People-focused, Customer centric, Performance driven culture
Develop and execute workforce plans aligned with current and future operational needs
Set the tone and partner actively with managers and HR centers of excellence on improving the employee experience including talent acquisition, onboarding, learning & development, performance management, and succession planning for hourly and salaried employees
Partner with Workforce Development Managers across manufacturing sites to ensure hourly workforce hiring and training effectiveness and efficiency and monitor key associated people metrics (retention, certifications, progression)
Establish and maintain positive labor and collective bargaining relationships
Act as point of escalation for sites and Labor Relations Manager to resolve employee relations issues (including grievances and investigations) promptly and effectively
Ensure execution of people programs/processes, including goal setting, performance reviews (including hourly probationary reviews), compensation planning, and benefits annual open enrollment
Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external state and federal regulations (FMLA, EEOC, NLRA, etc.)
Partner with Health, Safety, and Environmental teams to implement effective programs and meet enterprise and site objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's in HR/OD/Business preferred
8-10 years of HR Generalist experience, with at least 3-5 years in a unionized, manufacturing or operations environment
Demonstrated labor relations experience, including experience leading a collective bargaining agreement negotiations
A curious personality who asks questions that add value to discussions
Collaborative team member who builds strong working relationships across the enterprise
Knowledge of contemporary HR and manufacturing processes, including continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean preferred)
Strong business and financial acumen; ability to link business objectives to HR strategies
Experience leading and developing HR teams; proven ability to influence and drive change without direct authority
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization; including ability to explain data and insights to key stakeholders in a digestible format
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage large workload, quickly understand priorities, and be very responsive to customer needs; capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously with tight deadlines
Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels (ie both executive and lower levels)
A resilient person who demonstrates the ability to see failures as minor setbacks, with the tenacity to bounce back quickly and turn challenges into opportunities
Proficiency in HRIS and analytics tools; ability to leverage data for decision-making
Benefits
Health, dental, vision & wellness programs
Paid vacation
401K with company matching
Health savings programs
Disability & life insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
Paid holidays
Paid time off including vacation
Eligibility to purchase company stock
Eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits
Employer-provided basic life insurance
Eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages
Company
AdvanSix
AdvanSix is a chemical industry
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Erin Kane
President and CEO
Recent News
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