Labor Relations Supervisor

At Oxy Chem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. Oxy Chem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

Oxy Chem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. Oxy Chem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Oxy Chem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride.

Visit  for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

• Establishes and maintains contact and positive relationships with employees in both field and office settings.
• Responsible for having an in-depth knowledge of the labor contract and advising plant management in the administration of the labor contract.
• Researches and processes grievances through arbitration.
• Responsible for the preparation for contract negotiations including costing, drafting proposals.
• Counsels employees, supervisors and managers on confidential matters.
• Administers Human Resources policies, advises/counsels plant management and employees regarding company policies and procedures.
• Generates, maintains and provides reports as required.
• Initiates and assists in the development and presentations of programs which address important goals of the plant such as supervisory and employee development and promoting positive employee relations.
• Researches, advises actions, and assists in corrective employee behavior and disciplinary action.
• Coordinates plant projects as assigned or requested by the Human Resources Manager or Plant Manager.
• Manages the technician salary/wage program.
• Participates in approved salary surveys affecting all hourly employees.
• Directs and aids in the preparation of all plant position descriptions.
• Provides preliminary evaluation of new or revised position descriptions according to plant and company guidelines.
• Interviews and participates in the recruitment and selection of salary and hourly employees; determines applicant qualifications and makes the appropriate recommendations concerning offers of employment; and audits performance of newly hired employees.
• Conducts exit interviews with employees to determine the underlying reasons for termination of employment; also determines employee attitudes toward the company, supervisor, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Labor/Industrial Relations, HR Management or related degree.
• 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience including 3+ years of experience in Labor Relations.
• Strong business acumen, leadership, facilitation, team building, process improvement skills and strong attention to detail.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Familiarity with HR analytics/reporting/software in order to support and drive logical and informed decision-making.
• Experience…