GAF

Job Description:

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner, and is a trusted strategic business partner to the Baltimore Plant Manager. You must be an astute HR Business Partner, with extensive experience in the management of labor relations, administration of employee programs, change management, employee engagement strategy, leadership development, organizational design, performance management, HR laws and regulations, HR policy management. You’re a dynamic leader, who always acts with integrity and discretion to ensure your role as a trusted advisor.

The HR Business Partner is responsible for oversight and implementation of human resource functions for all employee groups (salaried, salaried non-exempt, and hourly). Serves as a consultant to management on all labor relations issues; acts as an employee champion and change agent.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote positive labor relations throughout the site, understand and manage through the applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s), ensure consistent and objective application of policy through performance management and investigations. Analyze sensitive and complex labor relations matters to determine appropriate course of action, identify systemic problems, and recommend solutions. Champion the labor relations strategy.
• Establish collaborative labor relations with the local union consistent with the collective bargaining agreement and business objectives. Develops and maintains progressive relationships with local union leadership, union committees and business agents and staff representatives.
• Actively engages with both hourly employees and support staff out on the machine line. Completes daily walk-throughs to stay informed on business challenges/opportunities.
• Reviews and analyzes local CBA’s and policies in order to provide recommended positions and changes. Manages the grievance process per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Provide guidance to the local management team on the interpretation and administration of the CBA’s and all pertinent labor relations topics. Partner with the Labor Relations team for clarification on contract interpretation as required.
• Provides training for local leadership who oversee bargaining unit employees on compliance with the negotiated terms of collective bargaining agreements.
• Act as a key HR Business Partner supporting plant departments on all aspects of human resources, including organizational and employee development.
• Manage all employee and labor relations activities within the site according to established guidelines in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and goals.
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws.
• Research and develop/recommend solutions and process improvements on HR related projects, processes, and policies aligned to GAF strategy, culture, and business practices.
• Strategically contribute to the business objectives by helping plant leaders identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
• Provide expert advice and coaching where appropriate. Ensure that strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization.
• Assist the business leader to provide employees with development opportunities and ensure current and future performance standards are met. Champion the Talent Management Process. Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, orientation, training, transfers, job postings, and terminations for all positions.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety requirements as needed, to include case management of work-related injuries
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR plan and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Participate in HR project teams and programs and coordinate community involvement as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk the plant floor regularly
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated labor relations experience (grievances, contract administration & interpretation, negotiation preparation and participation) in a manufacturing environment

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Master’s degree in Human Resources
• SPHR or PHR certification or SHRM equivalence
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• 25% minimum travel required

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).