Human Resources Manager I

Ecolab Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Joliet, IL to join its Human Resources Team. The Human Resources Manager will partner with operations to build and maintain employee culture and function as a change agent related to any employee related initiatives. This person will have responsibility for over 400 full time and temporary employees across two locations in Joliet, Illinois, over 300 of which are union, leading a Sr HR Rep I. What’s in it For You: The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best What You Will Do: Strategic Business Partnership Actively engage with the site leadership team to learn about key talent issues/challenges, working with site leaders on the plan of action to resolve and/or prioritize Participate in the sites’ leadership discussions to proactively bring forward HR solutions to help drive the site, talent, and labor relations agenda forward Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of the HR and labor relations vision and strategies Foster a High Performing Organization Be at the forefront of embodying, communicating, and nurturing our desired organizational culture, vision, and values Foster a culture that promotes employee engagement, teamwork, customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement Identify and champion recommendations for our retention strategy, ensuring our workforce remains engaged and motivated Lead and manage HR projects designed to add value to the operations leveraging continuous improvement methodologies, including TPM Recommend policy and practice changes in support of continuous improvement methodologies Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Provide expert employee and labor relations advice and coaching to employees and management, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration Talent Management Monitor and cultivate bench strength, identify high potential talent, oversee career pathing, and manage development initiatives Assess current and future talent needs and work with the Talent Acquisition team on proactively developing strategies and plans to ensure a robust talent pipeline Play a critical role in selecting and hiring for operations key positions, actively promoting Ecolab as an employer of choice Manage and develop an HR team that provides oversight for the Joliet location. Position Details This position will be on site at our Ecolab Plant in Joliet, IL

Requirements

7 Years Human Resource Generalist experience
Bachelor’s degree
Previous manufacturing/plant experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and experience in a manufacturing environment
No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with and knowledge of labor and employment laws and what is permissible and not permissible within labor relations.
Professional in Human Resource (PHR) or (SPHR) preferred
Advanced degree
Professional training or significant experience in union environment or collective bargaining preferred
Experience managing grievance processes, union campaigns, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

Actively engage with the site leadership team to learn about key talent issues/challenges, working with site leaders on the plan of action to resolve and/or prioritize
Participate in the sites’ leadership discussions to proactively bring forward HR solutions to help drive the site, talent, and labor relations agenda forward
Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of the HR and labor relations vision and strategies
Be at the forefront of embodying, communicating, and nurturing our desired organizational culture, vision, and values
Foster a culture that promotes employee engagement, teamwork, customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement
Identify and champion recommendations for our retention strategy, ensuring our workforce remains engaged and motivated
Lead and manage HR projects designed to add value to the operations leveraging continuous improvement methodologies, including TPM
Recommend policy and practice changes in support of continuous improvement methodologies
Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
Provide expert employee and labor relations advice and coaching to employees and management, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration
Monitor and cultivate bench strength, identify high potential talent, oversee career pathing, and manage development initiatives
Assess current and future talent needs and work with the Talent Acquisition team on proactively developing strategies and plans to ensure a robust talent pipeline
Play a critical role in selecting and hiring for operations key positions, actively promoting Ecolab as an employer of choice
Manage and develop an HR team that provides oversight for the Joliet location.