Labor Relations Specialist

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Labor Relations Specialist will provide oversight, direction and counsel in all areas of labor relations including contract administration, employee relations, union partnership, investigations and relationship building. Neenah Cold Spring Facility aims to have a high performing workforce made up of self-directed highly capable employees who leverage Continuous Improvement principles to drive individual accountability, capability development, flexibility, and agility in a way that provides the optimal workforce driven to meet dynamic business conditions.  In addition, this role ensures that company and site processes and standards are observed and upheld to ensure consistent application of company and mill policies. Finally, this role provides a full range of employee support services in support of the Global People Organization and the entire Neenah Cold Spring Facility. Neenah Cold Spring Facility is located in the birthplace of Kimberly-Clark, Neenah, WI, and operates in partnership with the United Steel Workers and has approximately 600 employees.

The position reports directly to the Mill Talent Business Partner Team Leader. The incumbent will work closely with Team and Asset Leaders on day-to-day employee communications, policies, talent and culture elements and Labor Relations matters. This position will function as the key contact within the operations team for all union employees and partner closely with the HR Generalist for other functional areas. In addition, this position is responsible for proactively educating and leading employees and leaders alike on labor relations matters and other talent and culture elements to continue driving Neenah Cold Spring Facility forward.

In this role, you will:

• Lead in the development and cultivation of Union/Management relationships, including day-to-day relations and management of the formal grievance procedure to insure proper administration of the Labor Agreement and all related laws/regulations.

• Work through talent and labor issues in partnership with the USW union, site GPO team and leadership presenting recommendations for resolution and participate in management committees to ensure effective Union/Management working relationships.

• Maintain employee and contract related records and partner with corporate Labor Relations and Legal department to ensure documentation is retained properly.

• Ensure alignment and compliance with the NCSF/USW Labor Contract.  Routinely resolve conflicts and develop solutions to create win-win partnerships where possible.

• Support and coordinate workforce planning initiatives and other talent objectives to ensure the success of the team and the Mill.

• Consult site leadership on employee issues involving disciplinary processes and discharge, policy and procedures, compensation, attendance and any other areas included in the Labor Contract.

• Manage recruitment process for hourly roles.

• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

• Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts, develops and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in HR, industrial relations or business.

• 5+ years of labor and employee relations experience, preferably in both represented and non-represented environments.

• Experience establishing constructive relationships with labor organizations and representatives.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of HR and talent;

• Demonstrated continuous improvement capability to lead change and drive efficiency in business/HR processes.

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.

• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and team building;

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to influence and lead at all levels of the organization.

• Preferred experience with contract negotiations, dispute resolution, responding to government agencies, contingency planning and conducting investigations.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

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And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, backgr