Description

Summary:
Lead HR and labor relations functions at our Sistersville plant. You will develop and implement a forward-thinking employee relations strategy, working closely with local operations and business leaders to ensure effective HR processes and a supportive work environment for our 400+ team members. Your role encompasses all aspects of the employee journey, including recruiting, employee and labor relations (including collective bargaining), learning and development, performance management, and compensation & benefits. You will partner strategically with local leadership, providing expert counsel on HR policies, programs, and processes, while actively modeling and promoting our company's Core Values. 

Responsibilities Include:
40% HR Advising / Coaching / Business Partnering

• Advise leaders and first-level supervisors regarding managing employees
• Participate in cross-functional collaborative discussions, working sessions
• Facilitate team sessions, develop content based on needs
• Lead local leadership and strategic workforce planning
• Union interface on all contractual and policy issues, collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitration – internal and external
• Design community relationships to brand Momentive and ensure Sustainability goals are met
   

30% Employee Life Cycle

• Design new employees' site-specific new hire orientations
• Employee changes:  Adjustments / Promotions
• Employee Relations / Labor Relations; lead conversations with employee/manager, address employee concerns/issues/investigations promptly, escalate risks, solution patterns, Lead local labor relations, grievances process steps, union avoidance, union activity,
• Implement, design and drive local HR programs, policies, practices and tools locally, including performance management, Goals and Objectives, Development Planning, Change Management, Corrective Action, Relocation, etc. – partner with CoE, Advocate for employees by resolving conflict and seeking win-win solutions, promoting positive and effective associate relations and influencing a focus on human issues in the organization
   

10% Talent Management / Staffing

• Lead local recruiting efforts, including debrief calls and the hiring process. Partner with the Talent team to determine the process and strategy to fill vacancies.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process to facilitate the selection of the best-qualified candidates.
• Employee Development - Facilitate training on key company processes, to ensure leaders, managers, and employees have a solid understanding and to drive common practice throughout the company.
  
   

5% Compliance and Policy

• Up to date on legal and compliance requirements within the state/country/employee population.
• Local policy upkeep/changes/introductions.
   

15% HR Skillset Development

• Demonstrate basic business skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Workday, SharePoint.
• Develop strength in the suite of Core HR skills: Staffing, EE Lifecycle Relations, HR Systems, Compliance, EE Development and Performance, Total Compensation, and internal equity.
• Build/maintain external market knowledge to support local needs.
• Initiate continuous improvement to HR processes to eliminate waste and raise service levels, including process documentation, workflow optimization, and reassessing the value of work tasks.

Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements: Up to 5% based on business needs.

Relocation Assistant is available.

Requirements

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• 7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience within a manufacturing site, including labor relations and union activities.
• Significant experience managing the union grievance process, including serving as a key point of contact and overseeing grievance activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of West Virginia state and federal labor laws, especially the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Strong influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of effectively multitasking and managing competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

The following are preferred for the role 

• Master’s degree in labor relations, industrial relations, or a related field.
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The primary physical demands of this position involve sedentary work. Employees are regularly required to sit, talk, and listen. Frequent use of hands and arms is necessary for tasks such as typing, handling objects, and reaching. Occasional light lifting and carrying may be required. Additionally, the role demands good hand-eye coordination, visual acuity, and fine motor skills for tasks like using a computer, operating equipment, and reading technical information.

This position is primarily performed in an office setting. The work environment involves typical office conditions, including exposure to noise from office equipment and electronic devices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay + annual incentive eligibility.
• 25 days of PTO plus paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (including optional orthodontia and critical illness).
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 5% employer match plus additional company contributions.
• Short-term disability with 100% base pay coverage.
• Student debt pay-off and professional development programs.
• Company-funded counseling and family care resources.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 
  
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.  
 
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.   
 
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.