Senior Human Resources Labor Advisor

*What does a *_*day-in-the-life*_ *look like?* Provide strategic and tactical HD solutions and support in functional areas of Labor Affairs Specialist.
The Labor Affairs/Union relationships Specialist will focus on employee relations encompassing compensation, FMLA, leaves of absence, and wage/hour issues.
Collaborate with members of Plant Leadership to support business goals and strategy.
Must take a hands on approach and be comfortable with all levels of employees.
*What you will bring: Experience* * 1-3 Years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing setting * 1 year managing *CB and union relationships* * 1 year labor affairs * Strong experience in *collective bargaining agreements.
* * Experience in *employees grievance* * Experience in *Contract negotiations* *Technical knowledge:* * FMLA and medical leave administration * Knowledge of state and federal laws * Benefits and payroll knowledge *Education* * Bachelors Degree * PHR Certification (desired).
*What does success look like?* *Being a key part in CBA negotiations and also in solving employee and union grievances to ensure the correct development of all labor relations.
* Maintain and foster productive working relations with salaried and hourly employees: * Lead Collective Bargaining Agreement and Collective Bargaining * Develop and implement policies to ensure consistent treatment for employees * Coordinate initiatives to encourage employee feedback and engagement * Facilitate company events and represent company in community wide initiatives * Engage in problem solving activities to improve HD processes * Train management and provide support in the interpretation of the Team Book and Collective Bargaining Agreement * Leads the process for review and resolution of employee grievances in the facility * Manage turnover and absenteeism analytics and insights and an action plan to keep them under control in the facility, providing labor stability to the operation * Investigate and resolve employee issues Administer FMLA and medical leaves: * Ensure that Federal guidelines are being met for the administration of FMLA * Track FMLA and medical leaves.
Ensure that documentation provided is sufficient to approve leaves Payroll administration: * Verify payroll entries and changes * Check for accuracy and report any discrepancies to payroll administrator Maintain and distribute, as appropriate: * Current employee information (personnel files) * Policy and procedure manuals * KPI and other tracking reports; including Kronos attendance Assist in aspects of hiring processes for all levels of personnel including internal and external advertising, job fairs, interviewing, pre-employment screening and testing, reference checks, placement of personnel, verification of I-9 form, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment paperwork/hearings, and other paperwork.
*About Metalsa:* We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world.
We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet.
If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! *Metalsa’s Mission:* To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.
*Metalsa’s Vision: *To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.
*EEOC Statement:* We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time Salary: $70,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Hopkinsville, KY 42240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Application Question(s): * Tell me your experience in in collective bargaining agreements and grievance experience.
Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Union manufacturing companies: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person