Manufacturing HR Business Partner

BIC•Milford, CT

26d

About The Position

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today. This position plays a key role in providing both strategic and tactical Human Resources support to develop and coordinate programs which directly support the achievement of business objectives. This position supports site managers in managing the day-to-day Human Resources functions with a strong focus on labor and employee relations. Other daily functions include training, performance management, on boarding, policy implementation, employee engagement, recruiting and selection, and employment law compliance.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations or related field
Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience including direct labor relations experience.
A solid experience with human resources systems such as ADP
Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment, as well as exposure to manufacturing safety requirements and regulations.
Ability to handle all the challenges connected to the role
Must be available Monday to Friday from 8 to 5. And have flexibility beyond normal hours including availability on call for employee relations issues 24/7.
Ability to deal with several issues simultaneously that demand pertinent attention.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations and procedures regarding human resources and collective bargaining.
Knowledge of techniques of data collection and interpretation.
Proficient in using MS Office Products (i.e., MS Word, Excel).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including impeccable note-taking skills

Nice To Haves

Prior participation in a collective bargaining negotiations also a plus.
Experience working with global counterparts preferred.

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of labor and employee relations including investigations; grievances; counseling to management, employees and associates; conflict mediation and resolution, etc.
Actively prepare for and participate in upcoming collective bargaining negotiations, including: Compiling information and statistics on the economic and non-economic proposals of both labor and management. Preparing wage surveys and analysis. Taking on the role of note-taker during collective bargaining negotiations. Assisting in the drafting of Company talking points and contract proposals.
Partner with site leadership to craft a world class manufacturing environment.
Assist with the administering of established policies, procedures and labor agreement.
Assess employee needs and whether the organization can fulfill them within the scope of the collective bargaining agreement.
Participate in meetings between labor and management to discuss and attempt to resolve issues of mutual concern.
Determine with site Leadership, develop and implement training programs to strengthen competencies and skill-sets across the business.
Ensure compliance with BIC requirements.
Responsible for remaining up-to-date on relevant federal employment laws and other human resources and labor relations compliance issues.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Confidential record maintenance.
Manage recruitment effort for all personnel, both hourly and salaried.
Manage new-employee orientations.