Job Title:Site People Operations & Labor Leader
Summary:We are seeking a Site People Operations & Labor Leader to lead HR and labor relations at our Sistersville manufacturing facility (400+ employees).
This role is responsible for both:
• Ensuring a stable, high-performing labor environment today, and
• Shaping how leaders lead and how people practices evolve over time
You will serve as a key member of the site leadership team, while also leading and developing a small HR team that delivers day-to-day excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who:
• Thrives in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Is equally comfortable on the plant floor and influencing senior leaders
• Wants to lead people, not just processes
• Brings both operational discipline and strategic perspective
Your Team
You will directly lead and develop a team of 2:
• People Operations Generalist
• People Operations Talent & Retention Specialist
You are accountable for:
• Setting priorities and ensuring execution across all HR activities
• Coaching and developing team capability
• Elevating the team from transactional delivery to proactive partnership
Responsibilities Include:What You’ll Do
Lead People & Labor Strategy
- Own and evolve the site’s labor relations strategy, including union engagement and collective bargaining support
- Partner with site leadership to align workforce and labor strategy to business needs
- Identify trends and drive systemic, root-cause improvements
Strengthening the Environment
- Champion a work environment that strengthens leadership effectiveness, fairness, and consistency
- Equip leaders with the skills and confidence to lead, engage, and respond to employee concerns early and effectively
- Identify and address root causes of dissatisfaction (e.g., communication gaps, inconsistent practices, perceived inequities)
- Partner with leadership to build a culture of direct engagement, trust, and accountability across both union and non-union populations
Be a Visible Partner to Operations
- Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor to build trust and stay connected to employee realities
- Coach leaders on people leadership, performance management, and decision-making
- Facilitate team sessions and drive leadership alignment
Lead Labor Relations Execution
- Oversee grievances, investigations, and arbitration processes
- Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant discipline and employee relations practices
- Build and maintain a constructive relationship with union representatives
Shape Leadership & Culture
- Act as a trusted advisor and courageous challenger to site leadership
- Drive improvements in leadership effectiveness, accountability, and consistency
- Reduce recurring issues by strengthening manager capability and decision quality
Deliver HR Excellence Through Your Team
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, development, retention)
- Partner with COEs to implement HR programs and policies effectively
- Ensure strong execution, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Other duties as assigned
If you’re a hands-on labor relations leader who also wants to build capability, influence leadership, and shape the future of a site, this role offers the scope and impact to do both.
Qualifications:The following are required for the role
The following are preferred for the role
- Advanced degree in Labor or Industrial Relations
- Experience driving culture, leadership, or organizational transformation
- Track record of improving both operations and systems 60not just resolving issues
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What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $98,000 - $143,550
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable.
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to theon our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.
