Manager, HR Business Partner

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? We want to speak with you! We're looking for an exceptional HR Business Partner to join us in Richmond, VA.

Successful candidates will possess a manufacturing HR background, strong leadership and influencing abilities, a passion for learning, an ability to use data and analytics for people insights, and the ability to lead change that drives positive talent and culture outcomes.The Manager, HR Business Partner role will be part of a team of HR business partners and other HR experts who work together in support of senior business leaders and their teams in the development and execution of talent and culture initiatives.What You Will 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.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Needed What Your Experience Looks Like:


* A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Labor Relations, HR or a related field is required.

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


* Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in a HR Business Partner role in manufacturing environments including unionized facilities.


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