Sr. Labor Relations Partner

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick•Newburgh, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum? Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Sr. Labor Relations Partner to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana! The Sr. Labor Relations Partner will report to the Sr. Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager and is responsible for ensuring effective administration and compliance of Employment & Labor Law, Industrial Relations, Investigations, and other workplace policies. This person will have day-to-day contact with front-line supervision in the daily implementation of the labor contract for approximately 750 unionized employees. What’s in it for you! To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. Competitive compensation program. 401K options that begin vesting day 1. First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance Relocation assistance, policy criteria applies. What you will work on: The principal responsibility of this position is to establish and maintain a labor relations climate that is conducive to fostering positive relations with the local United Steelworks (USW) leadership and members. Your approach will support our partnership philosophy striving for win-win solutions to issues, and constructive change management consistent with the Kaiser Warrick business plan. Refine and execute the Warrick Labor Relations strategy in partnership with local and corporate leadership. Administer, interpret, and apply the labor agreement. Identify, initiate, and negotiate/communicate work practice changes consistent with the Kaiser Warrick business plan. Recognize and identify potential labor relations problems and recommend acceptable methods to avoid or resolve such problems. Counsel and advise all levels of management concerning potential and/or current employee/labor relations issues. Administer local labor agreement. Assist in investigation, interpretation, and resolution of the grievance procedure, including preparation and presentation of grievances at arbitration. About you: Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent experience and education. Minimum 5 years Labor Relations experience, preferably in a union manufacturing setting. Experience in contract administration and grievance resolution. Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state and local employment/labor laws and regulations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Highly competent in building relationships. Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization. Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. TEAM KAISER Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a leading producer of semi-fabricated aluminum products. Manufacturers and major suppliers around the world look to Kaiser to deliver highly engineered solutions for their most demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications. The reason is simple: we adhere to the same strong commitments to quality, innovation and service today as when the company was founded in 1946. Kaiser operates 12 production facilities across North America. Collectively, these facilities allow us to produce an impressive range of value-added plate, sheet, and extruded products. This latter category includes extruded shapes as well as rod, bar, tube, forged stock and wire products. Each of our facilities specializes in manufacturing products for specific industries, allowing us to not only develop a deeper understanding of each market but also differentiate our processes to more efficiently meet the needs of our customers operating in those markets. Our commitment to continuous improvement is a big reason customers turn to Kaiser Aluminum time and again to deliver effective, innovative solutions. In fact, many customers have been with us since our founding. The fact is, our customers know there’s something different about the way we do things at Kaiser. They recognize our dedication to developing leading-edge solutions is backed by an uncommon commitment to good old-fashioned customer service and an uncompromising passion for exceeding expectations. It’s not an experience that’s easy to find these days. But it is The Kaiser Experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent experience and education.
Minimum 5 years Labor Relations experience, preferably in a union manufacturing setting.
Experience in contract administration and grievance resolution.
Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state and local employment/labor laws and regulations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Highly competent in building relationships.
Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a labor relations climate that is conducive to fostering positive relations with the local United Steelworks (USW) leadership and members.
Refine and execute the Warrick Labor Relations strategy in partnership with local and corporate leadership.
Administer, interpret, and apply the labor agreement.
Identify, initiate, and negotiate/communicate work practice changes consistent with the Kaiser Warrick business plan.
Recognize and identify potential labor relations problems and recommend acceptable methods to avoid or resolve such problems.
Counsel and advise all levels of management concerning potential and/or current employee/labor relations issues.
Administer local labor agreement.
Assist in investigation, interpretation, and resolution of the grievance procedure, including preparation and presentation of grievances at arbitration.