Senior Human Resources Manager in Aberporth

The Senior Human Resources Manager role is to design, implement and administer human resources programs for our Penbryn and Edison NJ facilities which are both unionized plants. Will work with plant leadership teams to meet annual goals. This position works under minimal supervision and reports to the Business HR Director and generally has responsibility for 300+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain employee relations and engagement practices and programs that promote a positive employee relations environment including but not limited to: open door policy at the plant; actively listening to and engaging with employees on the plant floor; coordinating community events and employee programs; creating communications; championing diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Investigate and ensure fair and consistent responses to harassment and discrimination claims, ethics hotline calls, EEOC and/or state charges.
• Coach and counsel plant leadership and supervisors regarding employee relations issues and discipline.
• Facilitate annual HR processes including compensation planning, economic packages, open enrollment, succession planning, and others.
• Develop and align HR initiatives to the business strategy, including the ability to identify, analyze, understand and articulate business goals and objectives at the company, plant and business unit level.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure all people’s needs of business are being met, including but not limited to: driving the hourly employee staffing process from the sourcing strategy through on-boarding; developing crew models; partnering with EH&S to improve safety performance; creating communication plans; determining training needs and managing training logistics; planning and executing layoffs and curtailments.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations and company policies.
• Lead or participate in company-wide HR projects that deliver results across businesses and geographies.
• Responsible for administering the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), participating in the development of labor strategy and participation in contract negotiations, and addressing union related issues through grievance resolution or arbitration.
• Responsible for direct supervision of services specialist.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned; 30% travel will be required between the Penbryn and Edison, NJ sites as well as occasional trips to corporate and/or other JM plants.

Environment and Physical Activities:

• Work environment is typical of an office in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 8 years in a human resources role (will consider no Bachelor's degree if minimum of 12 years in a human resources role).
• Experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Union experience required.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Polish).
• Strong ability to communicate efficiently both orally and written with all levels of management and employees.
• Familiarity with using human capital management systems for employee-related processes. Experience with Workday HCM preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment and labor laws such as wage and hour, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, Basic OSHA, etc.
• Proven ability to influence.
• Ability to network and collaborate across functions and levels.
• Ability to assess talent for purposes of selection, retention, and development.
• Ability to manage conflict situations.
• Strong investigation and discipline skills.
• Ability to research issues, propose strategies/solutions and make independent decisions.
• Experience with policy interpretation and application.
• Ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior and develop accurate perceptions of others' feelings, needs, values and opinions.
• Strong change management skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Manages HR services specialist, sets direction, and deploys resources. Responsible for performance conversations, pay reviews, hiring and terminating.
• Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits and Compensation

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. Pay Range $105,800.00-$145,500.00 Annual.

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, life and disability insurance, and other programs described in our Benefits summary.

Company and Culture

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace and dedicated to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.