Labour & Employee Relations Manager
Labour & Employee Relations Manager
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Job Description
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission isto shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have anexciting opportunityas a Labour and Employee Relations Manager. This role is ideally based in our Pineville North Carolina plant. Alternatively this individual could be based in our Asheville North Carolina plant as well. The position reports to the Director Labour and Employee Relations.
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Job Summary
The Labour and Employee Relations Manager will develop employee relations programs and is involved in complex employee relations issue resolution in order to maintain employee engagement while minimizing costs and risks. They will negotiate collective agreements to help the organization achieve its goals and advise management on appropriate resolution of grievances and employment legislation. This individual will also be responsible for the development of junior Employee Relations/Labour Relations staff.
Principal Responsibilities
Employee Relations:
Develops and leads the implementation of employee relations programs policies and procedures in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
Advises and coaches managers on the resolution of complex employee relations issues including compliance and application of employment laws and regulations and conflict resolutions
Conducts investigations into complex employee relations issues that have been escalated by line managers HR Business Partners and/or other Employee Relations Specialists
Ensures administrative tasks are completed (e.g. documentation for investigations) and relevant reports are filed in line with company procedures and applicable legislation.
Participates in and delivers training and education to employees and managers to promote positive employee relations across the organization (e.g. Respect in the Workplace Conflict Resolution)
Provides subject matter expertise on Employee Relations and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership in matters related to ER and employee engagement
Labour Relations:
Represents the organization in collective bargaining with union(s) including researching developing and recommending settlements.
Resolves labour relations issues including representing the organization in grievances mediations and arbitrations.
Advises management and HR on the interpretation and application of collective agreements employee contracts and employment legislation as well as recommends appropriate courses of action.
Develops labour policies procedures and training for managers and HR.
Maintains a positive relationship with management and union representatives.
HR Effectiveness Reporting & Analytics:
Partners with the HR team/COEs to identify key metrics for the area of responsibility and empowers leaders with HR data insights.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the Director Labour Relations and HR Business Partners to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders to foster positive employee relations
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in HR Business Industrial Relations
Organizational Development or related field.57 years of progress HR experience is required
57 years of union experience is mandatory
23 years of people management experience is an asset
Proficiency with HR information systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
HR certification (e.g. CHRP SHRP PHR SPHR) is an asset
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and upon request will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation please contact HR at
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
