Labor Relations Senior Manager

Role Overview:

Thisroleleadsthe development administration and execution of Clearwater PapersAugusta Millunionized labor relations strategies programs and policies. This role serves as a key advisor tothe senior HRMandsiteleadership ensuring compliance and fostering positive labor-management relationships. Responsibilities includemaintainingcomprehensive knowledge of collective bargaining agreementsrepresentingthe organization in labor negotiations and overseeing the interpretation and administration of labor contracts. The position plays a critical role in resolving labor disputes guiding strategic decision-making and supporting organizationalobjectivesthrough effective labor relations practices.

In addition this position is expected tosupportadditionalhuman resources tasks and projects as neededup to and includingfilling in forHRMs on an interim assignments may be local or national in scope.

This role reports to the Sr Director of Human Resources for Manufacturing.

Where you will work

Augusta houses Clearwater Papers largest paperboard facility and is home to more than 600 team members. Together our team makes paperboard used in products across the United States including food packaging plates cups and more. With nearly 65 years of operation the mill spans 3000 acres and runs two paper machines that collectively produce up to 1940 tons per day.

Augusta is known worldwide for hosting The Masters golf tournament but the city offers so much more. Located on the Savannah River on Georgias eastern border Augusta blends outdoor recreation with a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Explore the river walk hike at the nearby wetlands or the numerous downtown museums and restaurants.

Families benefit from strong public schools and nearby universities including Augusta Universityhome to Georgias only dental school and a nationally recognized medical collegeplus technical colleges offering career-focused programs.

What you will do

• Labor Relations
  • Assistinnegotiating interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements across the organization.
  • Maintain working knowledge of all union agreements andmonitorfor compliance with National Labor Relations Act and other applicable laws.
  • Investigate unfair labor practices facilitate and administer the bargaining process mediate workplace conflict and prepare disciplinary actions grievances and arbitration.
  • Represent the organization incontract negotiationsgrievances and arbitrationsas needed.
  • Build and maintain relations with labor unions and union leadership.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor toHR and business leaderstoresolve business problems through broad and up-to-date knowledge of Labor Relations and Human Resources competencies.
  • Coach HR andoperational leadership teamsto develop and implement employeepositive employee relationsstrategies consistent with Clearwater Paper Values;comply withlegal requirements (CBA)where applicable while fostering a climate of employee engagement across multiple sites
  • Monitor and stay abreast of employment and employee relations trends and practices.
  • Adviseleadershipon emergingHR andLabor trends and partner with the local leadership team to support the strategic direction.
• Human Resource Support.
  • Serve as a member of the HR team toundertake and complete projects as assigned.
  • May include duties such as providing HR support as a generalist to millmanagement; overseeingbenefits and payrolladministration; organizationaldesign and talent acquisition.

What you will need

To be successful in this position we are looking for candidates with the following:

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment to influencechangeand core processes
• Confidence in dealing with ambiguity; bringing different perspectives to light and rallying others to aligned goals andobjectives
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
• Self-motivated with a strong ability and confidence tooperatewith autonomygaining andkeeping organization stakeholder alignment
• Ability to gather data analyze and interpret data and set action plans based on the analysis (i.e Turnover root cause analysis)
• Understanding of change management and ability apply change management concepts and tools
• Ability to manage projects and interface directly with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to understand the organizational impact in decision making; see the big picture and distil it into action plans
• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Labor Relations Business Administration or related field required; masters degree preferred
• 5-7years of increasingexperience and accountabilities within a manufacturing environment- multi site or complex site strongly preferred;pulp and paper experience strongly preferred
• Union manufacturing experience support requiredexperience in the pulp and paper industry preferred
• SHRM- CP/SCP preferred but notrequired
• Continuous Improvement certification (Six Sigma) preferred but notrequired

• Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people mediate persuade and influence managers at all levels.
  • Must have a solid understanding of the business and the environment theyoperatein.
  • Demonstrated understanding of employment and labor law.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
  • Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality.
  • Intermediate skill level in the use of MS Office: Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint.
  • Able to think strategically and act tactically.
  • Demonstrated change management skills
• Other:
  • Up to 25% domestic travel
  • Position will require some after-hours work
  • Long periods of sitting or standing

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager