Senior Human Resources / Employee Relations

What You Will Do

As a key Human Resources business partner, you will provide strategic and hands-on HR support to site leadership and employees, with a strong focus on employee relations, labor relations, compliance, investigations, and organizational effectiveness.

• Represent the Company in legal and binding arbitrations, appeals boards, open-door processes, and other formal dispute-resolution proceedings involving employees.

• Lead complex employment, employee relations, and compliance investigations from initiation through resolution, ensuring thorough, objective, and well-documented outcomes.

• Partner with HR and Operations leadership to provide guidance on employee relations, labor relations, HR policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and resource to leaders and HR team members, providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance on complex employee matters.

• Partner with leaders on performance management, ensuring consistent application of Company policies and procedures while providing coaching and guidance on performance improvement.

• Support leadership in developing effective talent pipelines and succession plans to strengthen organizational capability and workforce continuity.

• Lead and implement HR initiatives, projects, and process improvements that support business objectives, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and change management.

• Coach and advise stakeholders throughout organizational change initiatives, helping leaders and employees successfully navigate evolving business needs.

• Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of employee personnel records and sensitive compensation information.

• Implement and support HR strategies, processes, programs, and systems across key areas including staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, training and development, and employee engagement.

• Advise leaders and employees on Company policies, values, HR programs, and employment practices while monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Analyze HR and workforce data, including turnover, timekeeping, overtime, and other workforce metrics, to identify trends, recommend appropriate actions, and support workforce planning and forecasting.

• Lead initiatives and projects through completion while effectively managing competing priorities and stakeholders.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience, including at least 3 years of HR Generalist experience.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years of HR Generalist experience; OR

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience, including at least 3 years of HR Generalist experience; OR

• Master's degree and 3 years of professional Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years of HR Generalist experience; OR

• Master's degree and 4 years of related industrial or manufacturing employee relations experience, including at least 3 years of HR Generalist experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of business operations from both strategic and tactical perspectives.

• Broad knowledge and practical experience across core HR disciplines, including staffing, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leadership development, training and development, and compliance.

• Demonstrated experience working within formal dispute-resolution processes, including arbitration or similar proceedings.

• Proven ability to independently lead complex workplace investigations from intake through resolution.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and appropriate discretion.

• Ability to assess complex workplace situations, identify appropriate resources, and develop practical solutions.

• Proven project leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives through successful completion.

• Strong conflict-resolution skills and the ability to navigate sensitive workplace issues effectively.

• Demonstrated courage and sound judgment when making difficult decisions and delivering challenging messages with professionalism, poise, and diplomacy.

• Ability to coach, influence, and advise leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong consultative and collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted and credible relationships with business partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and leaders at all levels.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity and changing business conditions.

• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Strong leadership presence, accountability, adaptability, and commitment to developing others and fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• PHR or SPHR certification.

• Experience in mining, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or similarly complex operational environments.

• Experience independently leading formal dispute-resolution processes, including arbitrations.

• Experience supporting a 24/7 operational environment.

• Experience working in a unionized or labor-relations environment.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $87,500 $120,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits, or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

This position may also be eligible for discretionary and incentive compensation based on Company and individual performance. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and/or match

• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, and parental leave

• Tuition assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance

• Internal career advancement and development opportunities

Learn more about our competitive benefits package during the hiring process.

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to successfully complete a medical examination.

• Candidates must successfully complete all required training and/or testing.

• This position may require a non-standard work schedule, including shift work, at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

• Company maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug testing and, where permitted by applicable law, ongoing drug and alcohol testing.