Title:  HRBP Sr Manager

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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The Sr HR Manager, HRBP is a collaborative member of the Macon leadership team, and will work closely with the VP, Mill Manager and other leaders on driving the people and culture agenda.  The HR Leader will provide coaching, consulting, support, policy interpretation and application to include matters relating to the site’s labor and employee relations. This role is responsible for ensuring management’s consistent execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, adherence to labor regulations, and company policies. In partnership with the leadership team, the HR Leader drives culture initiatives that include employee communications, employee engagement, health & wellness, community involvement, rewards & recognition, performance management and a variety of other people and culture initiatives.  This position is accountable for developing a team of HR professionals responsible for building strong partnerships with the leaders and employees and driving the global HR priorities.  The Sr HR Manager, HRBP will report to the Director, HRBP and lead a team of 3 direct reports.

JOB FUNCTIONS:  Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Provide employee & labor relations counseling and problem solving for managers and employees to ensure a productive work environment, consistency with company values, policies and compliance to state and federal regulatory law
• Support the employee relations within the facility, ensuring compliance to company policies and in support of a positive work culture 
• Partner and engage with COEs: Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and People Services teams to provide HR support and solutions
• Coach, mentor, and develop the HR team.  Drive career development planning and align team goals to the company’s HR strategy and objectives 
• Lead key initiatives and local strategy aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining the talent needed to meet business objectives 
• Partners with the leadership team to drives meaningful and actionable engagement action plans that support a positive work culture
• Develop recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions. Coordinates and participates in the recruiting and selection process 
• Drive the succession planning process and ensure the best fit of talent and capabilities proactively support the business and talent strategy. Investigate employee relation issues such as employee grievances, complaints, harassment allegations and recommend appropriate action
• Oversee the areas of employment, affirmative action, employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment claims and employee relations, training, and HRIS for the operating location
• Manage the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Labor Relations including contract administration responsibilities: Partnering with the Labor Relations COE team to negotiate the sites’ Collective Bargaining Agreements; facilitating a partnership with the local Union Committee and local Business Agent. Administration and coordination of the grievance process
• Lead and/or participate on various project teams, which may include local, divisional, and corporate teams.
• Partner with Maintenance Director to Manage Apprenticeship Program
• Regularly participate in all business-related meetings, including daily production meetings 
• Be available to perform weekend duty responsibilities.
• Up to 10% travel
• Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• External candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience managing Human Resources, preferably in a diverse, unionized, heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong coaching and influencing skills
• Proven track record of managing multiple labor-related activities such as the grievance process, arbitrations, contract negotiation preparation to include contingency planning, participating in the negotiation process
• Expertise in thinking and operating like a business leader operating in the HR space.  Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to influence business and functional leaders
• Experience managing multiple human resources business partner disciplines at all levels from production to professional level employees
• Prior experience managing an HR team at different levels
• Paper Mill experience preferred

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business is required, Masters preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Labor Relations and NLRB regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws and other government compliance regulations.

SKILLS:

• Strong HR Business Partner and influencing skills
• Ability to be responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organization
• High level of organizational and learning agility
• Effective interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to coach employees and management through complex issues and make recommendations that are consistent with policies, procedures and regulatory law
• Sense of urgency and ability to set and manage priorities

• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
• Ability to be responsive and persuasive at all levels of the organization
• High level of organizational and learning agility
• Effective interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to coach employees and management through complex issues and make recommendations that are consistent with policies, procedures and regulatory law
• Sense of urgency and ability to set and manage priorities
• Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations

 SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is day shift M-F assignment; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekend mill duty
• Limited overnight travel to include flying, driving or riding
• Must be able to respond to issues on all shifts

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds – office supplies, binders
• Reading of computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment such as staplers and paper punch.
• Ability to be out on the mill production areas

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Pay Range:   $126,300.00 - $168,400.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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