Employee Relations Manager

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, United States The Ladders Full time
Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them

Job Description

This role provides strategic and proactive employee relations (ER) advice, including specialist advice on the application and interpretation of employment law & legislation, employment contracts/awards and HR policies & procedures to ensure an aligned and effective approach across BlueScope North America (BNA). The role works collaboratively with BNA HR leaders and their teams to provide guidance on management processes including disputes and processes associated with disciplinary action, and effective consultation approaches to performance and change management, productivity and workforce initiatives that support the plans of BNA and the BlueScope businesses across North America. This role reports to the VP People, BNA and is a member of the BlueScope North America (BNA) People Leadership Team.

Key Focus Areas:

Establishing an ER function for BNA that supports:
  • An ongoing positive culture where employee wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion are able to thrive.
  • An engaged and productive workforce
  • BNA being legally compliant in all people-related activities.
  • Leadership to effectively manage employee relations matters in their areas
  • Accessibility of information and advice to support good decision making for HR teams, leaders and employees.
Scope of Accountability:
  • Develop and lead the implementation of ER strategy and activities, with a focus on strategy, governance, and improved ER processes.
  • Support the organisation on developing the policies, processes and approaches to operate effectively and drive efficiency.
  • Contribute as a senior member of the BNA People lead team and the global ER network.
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant field (eg HR, law)
  • Strong understanding of employment law, with extensive knowledge of the US labor laws applicable to the states/regions where BNA operates.
  • Experience in Human Resources and Industrial Relations in heavy industrial, multi-site (jurisdictional) environment.
  • Experience in industrial negotiations and case management of employee matters, including advocacy in relevant forums/courts.
  • Knowledge of best-practice and future trends in work, especially their implications for and potential applications to leadership, HR and workplace experience.
  • Able to collaborate with people at all levels in the organization.
  • Strong ability to communicate, negotiate and influence in writing and verbally.


Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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