Human Resources Manager

Morton Salt•Grantsville, UT

20d

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager drives change and business results through influential leadership, relationship building, and deep HR expertise. Acting as a strategic business partner to the local General Manager, this role leads the development and implementation of programs covering employee relations, recruiting, talent development, succession planning, and regulatory compliance. The manager implements HR policies that meet organizational needs and comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulatory requirements, and Morton Salt policies. The position supports union and non-union employees, partners with facility and department leaders, and leads site labor relations. It also contributes to organizational and cultural change, management development, employee training, compliance, and engagement with the local community. Occasional overnight travel and varied work hours, including weekends, may be required based on departmental and business needs. Protective gear is required where appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 7 years of Human Resources experience.
Experience administering and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
Broad knowledge of HR practices, including talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, employee relations, change management, and organizational development.
Ability to motivate staff, accomplish tasks through others, and foster a cooperative work environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn in-house computer software.
Experience examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing tactical and strategic plant-wide goals and objectives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
Effective conflict-resolution and/or mediation skills.
Knowledge of and awareness of industrial sites.
Ability to work varied hours, including weekends, based on departmental and business needs.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
Ability to wear protective gear where appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources experience in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic HR initiatives related to people development, talent management, staffing, retention, succession planning, diversity, organizational development, and performance management for union and non-union employees.
Align HR priorities and activities with customer needs and the operation’s strategy.
Develop and maintain a sustainable talent pipeline for production, trades, technical, and supervisory positions.
Develop and implement cultural change initiatives that foster a collaborative work environment consistent with Morton Salt values.
Advise department leaders on change management, including stakeholders, gaps, potential barriers, communication plans, and measurement strategies.
Coach and consult with managers on communication and leadership style and their impact on departmental change efforts.
Support department leaders with annual HR processes and systems to build management capabilities within the local leadership team.
Lead site employer-union relationships, including contract negotiations, monthly meetings, grievance investigation and response, arbitration, and other labor relations functions.
Assist with interpretation of collective bargaining agreement language.
Collaborate with appropriate functions to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and other applicable policies, procedures, and requirements.
Monitor federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations; communicate relevant updates to Facility Management and HR Leadership and facilitate updates to rules, guidelines, and policies.
Develop and/or deliver training on topics such as employee orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and harassment prevention.
Liaise with the local community and organizations to improve communications and enhance the Company’s image as a good corporate citizen.