Site People Operations & Labor Leader

Site People Operations & Labor Leader#
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* Summary:

** We are seeking a Site People Operations & Labor Leader to lead HR and labor relations at our Sistersville manufacturing facility (400+ employees).
This role is responsible for both:  
• Ensuring a stable, high-performing labor environment today, and  
• Shaping how leaders lead and how people practices evolve over time    You will serve as a key member of the site leadership team, while also leading and developing a small HR team that delivers day-to-day excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who:  
• Thrives in a unionized manufacturing environment  
• Is equally comfortable on the plant floor and influencing senior leaders  
• Wants to lead people, not just processes  
• Brings both operational discipline and strategic perspective    Your Team  You will directly lead and develop a team of 2:  
• People Operations Generalist  
• People Operations Talent & Retention Specialist    You are accountable for:  
• Setting priorities and ensuring execution across all HR activities  
• Coaching and developing team capability  
• Elevating the team from transactional delivery to proactive partnership#
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* Responsibilities Include:

** What You’ll DoLead People & Labor Strategy
* Own and evolve the site’s labor relations strategy, including union engagement and collective bargaining support
* Partner with site leadership to align workforce and labor strategy to business needs
* Identify trends and drive systemic, root-cause improvements

Strengthening the Environment
* Champion a work environment that strengthens leadership effectiveness, fairness, and consistency
* Equip leaders with the skills and confidence to lead, engage, and respond to employee concerns early and effectively
* Identify and address root causes of dissatisfaction (e.g., communication gaps, inconsistent practices, perceived inequities)
* Partner with leadership to build a culture of direct engagement, trust, and accountability across both union and non-union populations

Be a Visible Partner to Operations
* Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor to build trust and stay connected to employee realities
* Coach leaders on people leadership, performance management, and decision-making
* Facilitate team sessions and drive leadership alignment

Lead Labor Relations Execution
* Oversee grievances, investigations, and arbitration processes
* Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant discipline and employee relations practices
* Build and maintain a constructive relationship with union representatives

Shape Leadership & Culture
* Act as a trusted advisor and courageous challenger to site leadership
* Drive improvements in leadership effectiveness, accountability, and consistency
* Reduce recurring issues by strengthening manager capability and decision quality

Deliver HR Excellence Through Your Team
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, development, retention)
* Partner with COEs to implement HR programs and policies effectively
* Ensure strong execution, compliance, and continuous improvement
* Other duties as assigned

If you’re a hands-on labor relations leader who also wants to build capability, influence leadership, and shape the future of a site, this role offers the scope and impact to do both.#
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* Qualifications:

**** The following are
* required* for the role
*** 10+ years of experience in labor relations within a manufacturing environment
* Demonstrated experience managing union relationships, grievances, and arbitration processes
* Experience leading and developing HR team members
* Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws (NLRB and related regulations)
* Proven ability to influence and challenge leaders constructively
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field  or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
** The following are
* preferred* for the role
*** Advanced degree in Labor or Industrial Relations
* Experience driving culture, leadership, or organizational transformation
* Track record of improving both operations and systems—not just resolving issues#LI-NK1#
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* What We Offer:

** Base Pay Range:…