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Ice Cream Senior Manager, Employee/Labor Relations IC NA

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Unilever

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Englewood Cliffs

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/BS in Labor Relations or HR, 8+ years in fast-paced manufacturing, union experience, strong in employee relations, negotiations, and strategy, with travel flexibility and communication skills.
  • You will lead employee engagement strategies, manage labor relations, guide HR teams, negotiate contracts, and drive HR initiatives across factories to improve performance and culture.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Labor Relations, Human Resources or related field
  • 8+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting; Food preferred but not critical
  • Experience in developing and implementing labor and employee relations strategy in unionized environment
  • Experience in the following areas
  • Employee Relations
  • Labor Negotiations
  • Employee Engagement
  • Strategy development and deployment across multi-site organizations
  • Deep knowledge of employment law & compliance best practice
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
  • Excellent communication skills with audiences of all levels
  • Curious and innovative mindset to continually adapt to everchanging business needs
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; sometimes more when bargaining

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy on people engagement in our factories across the US and Canada in both union and nonunion sites to create culture of learning, development and improvement.
  • Utilize knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, and legal decisions, and statutory changes to stay ahead of employee relations trend and develop people-focused policies and practices.
  • Serve as the chief strategist and first chair in contract negotiations with recognized employee organizations, working closely with local site and business partners to create and execute strategy.
  • Mentor, coach and guide site Human Resources department managers and staff regarding employee relations and engagement issues and best practices.
  • Foster a productive and cooperative relationship with hourly workforce in both union & non-union sites.
  • Act as subject matter expert and escalation point on investigations and employee relations matters.
  • Serve as an internal consultant/business liaison that can translate supply chain strategies and objectives into an HR agenda, initiatives and/or actions that help drive positive business performance across factories.
  • Partner to Supply Chain Leadership Team and VP of Manufacturing on all HR matters including engagement, organizational design, employee relations and strategy.
  • Act as trusted advisor in addition to the Subject Matter Expert for the factory network including HRBPs, Factory Leaders, and VPs.
  • Develop long term labor plan based on internal and external factors, building master plans and glide paths.
  • Develop and present labor and bargaining strategies to senior stakeholders and recommend actions, facilitate trainings and lead steering committees.
  • Partner with HR Leadership team to connect broader HR agenda to factory agenda driving alignment and prioritization across multiple stakeholders.
  • Apply project management leadership to drive action, deliver results, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work with cross functional stakeholders to gather information, build business cases, and create employee relations strategy.
  • Deploy to factories to deliver strategic HR projects including engagement programs, organizational design, cultural transformation and development with proven success in both union and non-union environments.
  • May represent local sites in arbitrations and hearings related to unfair labor practice complaints.
  • Lead the flexible manufacturing labor strategy. This includes managing contingent labor vendors, using vendor relationships and partnership with the Procurement team, use KPIs to drive improvement in the program to meet the agility needs of Unilever. Ensure service delivery, assist troubleshooting with the factory sites as needed. Lead local and global auditing implementation as prescribed.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with the vendor, drive analytics for cost improvement, advise local sites on system functionality, create the annual budget. Serve as the primary approver for system configuration changes and oversite for compliance.
  • Represent North America on the Global Labor Relations Committee.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Ice Cream Senior Manager, Employee/Labor Relations IC NA.

Where is this position located?

This position is remote, based in the USA, with the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Is international relocation available for this role?

No, international assignments and relocation for local and international candidates are not provided for this role.

What is the primary focus of this role?

The primary focus is on managing and enhancing employee and industrial relations across the ice cream supply chain in North America.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The candidate should have 8+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with expertise in employee relations, labor negotiations, and strategy development.

Will the employee be working with unions?

Yes, the role involves engagement with both union and non-union sites.

What are the key responsibilities associated with this position?

Key responsibilities include leading strategy on people engagement, serving in contract negotiations, mentoring HR staff, fostering employee relations, and developing labor strategies.

What educational qualifications are required for this role?

A BA/BS in Labor Relations, Human Resources or a related field is required.

Is this position eligible for bonuses?

Yes, this position is bonus eligible.

What kind of benefits does Unilever offer?

Unilever offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and access to voluntary benefits.

How does Unilever approach diversity and inclusion?

Unilever is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing it drives business results and creates a better future for employees and communities. All qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Will the employee need to travel for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to travel up to 50% of the time, with potential for more during bargaining periods.

What skills are considered important for this role?

Important skills include excellent communication, strategic thinking, an understanding of employment law, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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