Labour Relations Manager - Seattle, United States - ROCKWOOL International A/S

Description

We are seeking a Labour Relations Manager based in our Grand Forks, BC location to join the Human Resources team.

Generous relocation package is offered
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool

solutions. We

are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the world's most sustainable building material company in 2022.
Join us and make a difference

Your future team:
You will become part of the Human Resources team. The team consists of the factory site HR Assistant and HR Generalist.

You will also collaborate with the North America HR team including members from Local HR Partners, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and Plant Management.

What you will be doing:
Provide labour relations expertise and human resources management services to all employees at the factory in Grand Forks, BC.
Labour Relations
Participate in, coordinate and document the collective bargaining process.
Maintain library of current labour relations information.
Participate in and document all meetings between management and the union.
Attend all Grievance meetings. Present accurate and up-to-date records of circumstances relating to the grievance and the employee's work history and performance record.
Provide support and assistance to management in all union grievance matters from initiation to conclusion.
Attend and prepare for all arbitrations, conciliations, and mediations.

In conjunction with HR team, prepare, update and monitor compliance with policies and procedures for direct and indirect employees in Grand Forks.

Coach and train factory management team and supervisors to implement changes made through new policies and procedures
Benefits Administration and Claims Management
Work with centralized Total Rewards Team on provide benefits information to factory employees, salaried and hourly.

Work with centralized Total Rewards Team on claims management activities for all short and long term disability claims to minimize duration and resulting cost impact.

Communication
Participate as required in Communication meetings
Ensure that communication boards are up to date in the factory.
General
Drive the Performance Management program for indirect employees and ensure on-time completion of goal-setting, mid-term and year-end review process.
Drive Performance Management and/or evaluations for direct employees through the Supervisors
Coordinate and provide input into bi-annual People Meetings
Other duties as required.
Recruitment
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Team on requisition needs for the factory Hiring Managers.

What you bring:
Post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a progressive human resources position.
Experience with labour environment
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in managing multiple projects within deadline.
High drive, commitment and self-motivation.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

What we offer:
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision and more
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Retirement Matching Program
Life and Disability Programs
Flexible Work from Home policy
Educational Assistance
Maternity and paternity leave
Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Who we are
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities... all focused on one common purpose –

to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business

strategy.

ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.

Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect

it.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.

We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as " The ROCKWOOL Way ". This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition,

resp onsibility,

integrity and

efficiency.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race,color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services.

We help our customers and communities tackle many of today's biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding.

Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses.

With approximately dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products.

Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us.
Whether in an office, sales or factory role,

our employees

contribute actively to making the worldsafer and more sustainable.
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

Join us and make a difference

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