Manager, HR Business Partner - Manufacturing

Together We Innovate.

Together We Change.
Are you interested in an opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving Human Resources team where your contributions will shape and transform our businesses? Do you have a passion for manufacturing and labor relations? If so, we want to speak with you!We're looking for an exceptional Manager, HR Business Partner - Manufacturingto join us in Richmond, VA.Successful candidates will have a manufacturing HR background, strong leadership and influencing skills, a passion for learning, and the ability to leverage data for people insights and lead changes that drive positive talent and culture outcomes.The Manager, HR Business Partner, will join a collaborative team supporting senior business leaders alongside other HR business partners and experts.
What you'll be doing:


* Proactive coaching and thought partnership with and counsel to senior manufacturing business leaders and HR COE partners on the full spectrum of talent and culture initiatives to include employee engagement & culture, organizational structure and capability, leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning, and change leadership.


* Implementing labor/employee relations strategies, plans and activations in collaboration with the manufacturing leadership team and Labor Strategy colleagues to include progressive labor-management relations, conflict resolution, change management and supporting implementation of key business initiatives.


* Facilitating and maintaining a positive and productive working relationship with union leadership.


* Coaching manufacturing leaders on dynamic strategies to build and improve individual and organizational capabilities and enhance the employee experience.


* Playing a key role in the planning, development, and execution of contract negotiations.


* Providing your expertise in partnership with subject matter experts in Recruiting, Compliance & Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and Service Delivery partners to align business strategies with solutions developed for and delivered to business clients.


* Identifying trends/insights (internal and external) and proactively recommend solutions that improve organizational efficiency, leadership capabilities, and organizational effectiveness.

We want you to have:


* Bachelor's degree in Business, Labor Relations, HR or a related field.

Master's degree and relevant certifications are preferred but not required.


* 7+ years of hands-on experience as an HR Business Partner, including 2+ years supporting manufacturing environments with unionized workforces.


* Experience with organizational change and transformation, including manufacturing startups, integration of acquisitions, and consolidations.


* Experience supporting contract negotiations, grievance and arbitration proceedings


* Experience or expertise in lean manufacturing and/or Integrated Work Systems (IWS) is strong...