Manufacturing People Partner (Murrysville, PA)

Philips • Murrysville, PA

113d • $89,000 - $142,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing People Partner is responsible for all People Function needs for their assigned Manufacturing site, helping to drive overall plant performance and creating an inclusive and safe work environment. Responsible for delivering professional guidance to employees and managers on HR related topics, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and organizational policies. Focuses on delivering consistent and high-quality human resource service for the manufacturing organization and you act as a key driver of employee and labor relations strategies, contributing to organizational stability and a positive employee experience. Primarily based in Murrysville, PA, you will also support the New Kensington and Mt. Pleasant, PA locations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's in People Management, Change Management, HR Processes, or equivalent; or a Master's in a related field with no experience required.
• Strong understanding of employment and labor laws in manufacturing, ensuring compliance with local regulations and collective labor agreements.
• Experience handling performance improvement plans (PIPs), disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, People Management, Change Management, HR Processes or equivalent.
• Ability to perform minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with employees, People Leaders and People Business Partners.
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance and support for performance improvement plans (PIP), ensuring adherence to local policies and best practices.
• Oversee and manage cases of absence and sick leave, collaborating with People Leaders to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Engage with authorities and experts (internal or external) on sick leave-related cases when required.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution with fairness and consistency.
• Conduct and support investigations related to the General Business Principles.
• Address and provide advisory support on rewards-related questions ensuring alignment with local guidelines and internal equity.
• Represent the employer in legally required councils such as Social Fund, Health & Safety, Pension etc.
• Lead negotiations with unions and works councils, ensuring outcomes align with organizational goals while maintaining constructive relationships.
• Provide expert advice on specific labor relations domains, workforce transition and implications and execution of Collective Labor Agreements (CLA).
• Ensure consistent application of HR and labor relations policies and practices across the organization.
• Monitor adherence to local labor laws, escalating potential risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and monitor holiday balances to ensure timely use.
• Organize for government funding support where applicable on people functions initiatives (training, diversity, etc.).
• Drive merit-based hiring and inclusive practices and ensure compliance with local employment legislation including equal employment opportunity.
• Obtain legal and works council approval to enable local implementation of sales incentives.
• Structure local grading based on collective contract and WC negotiation.
• Consult on merit adjustments during ACR and salary increases.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401k (up to 7% match)
• HSA (with company contribution)
• Stock purchase plan
• Education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees