HR Manager-Wentzville, MO  Plant

This position will play a key role with HR initiatives including strategic workforce planning/staffing, labor and employee relations, promoting a positive and engaged employee culture, organizational capability and training, talent and performance management, employee communications, health and safety and other projects and duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ensure the execution of talent management processes including; recruiting & staffing, performance management, employee development and succession planning. • Support the manufacturing plant by providing strategic HR counsel and driving the company’s HR practices. • Build and maintain a positive relationship with union chair and committee. • Evaluate current HR practices and make recommendations for best in class solutions for HR issues. • Coach and counsel the management team regarding employee and labor relations issues. • Develop, maintain, and ensure proper implementation of company and plant policies and procedures such as work rules, attendance, harassment, workplace violence... • Provides oversight for effective and efficient training and development programs. • Drive elevated levels of employee engagement and lead the development of action plans from the survey results. • Be a positive and proactive company and employee advocate. • Oversee plant employee benefit and compensation programs and other HR company initiatives as required. • Partner with health and safety manager to improve safety performance and reduce workers compensation costs.  • Directs the day to day activities of the Human Resources Department. • Develops and maintains affirmative action program; maintains other records, reports, and log. • Increase Community Involvement with local charities   JOB REQUIREMENTS • 7-10 years experience in a HR Manager role with union negotiation and supervisory experience required. • Strong generalist and plant HR managerial experience. • Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment strongly preferred. • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced high volume manufacturing environment • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related discipline required, with an advanced degree and/or PHR/SPHR certification a definite plus • Experience Managing Plant Safety and Worker’s Compensation a plus. • Strong team building, facilitation, collaborative relationships building and employee engagement. • Strong organization skills, demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities, and strong analytical skills. • Strong understanding of applicable computer systems, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS • Effective oral and written communication skills

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