Unilever
HRPeoplePartner
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“HR People Partner at Unilever. Skills: Employee relations, Performance management, HR policy, Union environment. Support line managers with employee relations matters. Support line managers with performance management”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce grievances; Close grievances
Industry & Context.
Conflict resolution; Grievance resolution; Issue escalation
Support off-shift operations, Support third-shift team members
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years Manufacturing/Factory HR experience, Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, Experience with Kronos timekeeping, Solid understanding of employment laws and HR practices, Verbal and written communication skills, Ability to influence stakeholders, Operate effectively in a complex, matrix organization, Action-oriented, Highly organized, Detail-focused, Manage multiple priorities independently, See work through to completion, Leverage resources to deliver key HR processes, Collaborative team player, Stakeholder management, Demonstrates curiosity, Demonstrates grit, Continuous improvement mindset, Simplification mindset, Willingness to support off-shift operations, Maintain stable schedule to support third-shift team members
Nice to Have
Manufacturing/Factory HR experience in union environment, UKG payroll experience, Workday experience
What You'll Do.
Support line managers with employee relations matters
Support line managers with performance management
Support line managers with policy queries
Support line managers with HR process guidance
Provide consistent support with HR processes
Enable smooth running of HR operations
Build employee experience at Key Employee Moments
Advise on HR policies and processes
Act as key HR contact for hourly team
Act as liaison between Line Managers and third-party
Serve as subject matter expert in key HR
Oversee execution of HR
Provide value added analysis
Maintain balance between customer service and policy administration
Seek continuous improvements in HR policies
Evaluate current processes for increased efficiencies
Coach employees on employee relation matters
Counsel employees on employee relation matters
Coach front line leaders on employee relation matters
Counsel front line leaders on employee relation matters
Coach managers on employee relation matters
Counsel managers on employee relation matters
Act as first point of contact for employee
Determine proper channel for resolution
Advocate for team members
Manage and direct project teams
Lead managers regarding Performance Management Process
Provide direction to managers regarding Performance Management Process
Partner with recruitment on hourly job openings
Manage end-to-end onboarding of new team members
Manage medical accommodation process
Manage new hire onboarding process
Support benefits setup activities
Support payroll setup activities
Foster collaborative Union/Management relationship
Administer Collective Bargaining Agreement
Promote positive employee relations atmosphere
Support union negotiation
Support collective bargaining agreement processes
Participate in AAP audits
Manage escalation of HR support issues
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders
Conduct investigations
Write-up investigations
Conduct legal conversations
Provide support to supervisors on feedback
Act as Subject Matter Expert for HR Tools
Act as Subject Matter Expert for HR systems
Act as Subject Matter Expert for HR processes
Coordinate on-boarding process with safety teams
Coordinate on-boarding process with operation teams
Keep up to date with on-boarding process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with other HR teams; Work with line managers; Liaise with third-party HR support; Collaborate with recruitment; Collaborate with safety teams; Collaborate with operation teams; Union/Management relationship; Stakeholder management
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Influence stakeholders; Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Manage project teams, Hit deadlines, Document progress
Full Job Description
**Job Purpose** Working in partnership with other HR teams, the expertise and focus of the HR Operations team is supporting line managers with North America (NA) employee relations matters, performance management, policy queries and guidance on NA HR processes. The team’s objective is to provide consistent support with HR processes and enable smooth running of NA HR operations, and simultaneously build Unilever employee’s experience at Key Employee Moments. The role requires a customer mindset and strong bias for action. These activities will include, but are not limited to Performance Management, Employment Law/Legal Compliance, Employee Advocacy, and advising on HR policies and processes. As the HR People Partner, you will be the key HR contact and face of the HR department for roughly 215 hourly team members at our Hammond, IN factory. In addition to directly supporting our hourly team members, you are the liaison between our Line Managers and our third-party HR support, acting as the first point of contact for all employee relations and general HR inquiries such as: employee relations concerns/grievances and resolution; serving as the subject matter expert in key HR processes; overseeing the execution of HR transactions; providing value added analysis and reporting; as well as other global HR projects and initiatives. Maintaining a balance between providing customer service/advocacy for team members and consistently administering company policies is critical in this union environment. * Seek continuous improvements in HR policies and evaluate current processes for increased efficiencies. * Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters. * Act as the first point of contact for employee relations inquiries, determining proper channel for resolution, interpreting policy, and advocating for team members. * Manage and direct project teams from inception to completion, hitting deadlines and documenting progress. * Lead and pr
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