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This role will serve as a key member of the site and network Operations leadership team and will drive execution of Perrigo's employee relations, union-labor relations and administration of employee engagement and retention programs in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and goals.

• Review location policies, procedures and practices annually and offer recommendations to management for improvement.
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Meet with Union representatives to maintain and promote positive Union/Management relations; ensure accurate application of terms within collective bargaining agreement; investigates and responds to grievances, and prepares cases for arbitration; prepares for and participates in collective bargaining negotiations activities.
• Influence change and innovation to advance the business.  Work closely with site and business unit leadership to deliver solutions that meet business needs and drive change initiatives to improve performance
• Manage employee engagement efforts through analysis of employee surveys, engagement gaps, and strategy development and deployment.
• Drive change through a variety of program enhancements, across the Perrigo Nutrition Operations and Supply Chain network.
• Team development, leadership coaching, large project / program management and ensuring delivery of best practices for leadership across the network.
• Measure and drive improvement of key HR metrics/scorecard.
• Ensure adherence with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Seven to ten years related human resources experience with a minimum of five years in a lead role in a unionized manufacturing experience preferred.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with all levels of management, Union representatives and employees.
• Provide leadership with contract interpretation, labor laws/regulations, past practice, mediation, and unfair labor practice charges, LOA and MOA development, etc. at the plant level
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal EQ skills
• Able to develop and evaluate effectiveness of short and long-term plans and programs.
• Experience applying and adapting practices and techniques to the special requirements of senior management and the needs of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in HR management, Psychology, or Business required; Master's degree preferred; professional association certifications (i.e. SHRM) are desirable.

This role is a great fit for you if you demonstrate these:

• Thorough knowledge of labor relations practices and legal requirements.
• Your verbal and written communication skills are excellent, and you are able to professionally represent HR policies to a broad audience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are part of what you bring to the role.
• Exceptional time management and follow-up skills are a core part your repertoire.
• You have demonstrated excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills at every level.
• You are flexible and adaptive to internal processes and change, delays or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence without direct authority.
• Your ability to handle sensitive, confidential information, objectivity, and consistency in administration of practices is unquestioned.
• You have a strong frontline/customer focus, strategic mindset and a bias for action.