People & Organization (HR) People Relations Advisor-Manufacturing

In this position which reports through the People Relations & Governance team you will serve as a Positive People Relations Advisor. The position plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and excellence within our manufacturing facility. This position will focus primarily on managing and resolving People Relations issues, promoting positive employee experiences, and ensuring the fair and consistent application of P&O (HR) policies. Additionally, the position will be responsible for inputting & approving people changes in our HRIS system (WorkDay) and manage internal people moves. This position will be the primary point of contact for general employee and management inquiries at the site. You will work closely with the assigned P&O Business Partner to drive a people-centric approach and maintain a positive work environment, particularly in a unionized manufacturing and distribution setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve People Relations Issues: Proactively manage and resolve a broad range of People Relations issues, including conducting thorough investigations, addressing workplace concerns, and facilitating conflict resolution. You will work to foster trust with the site and promote a respectful work environment.
• Policy Guidance & Interpretation: Provide clear guidance and interpretation of P&O (HR) policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and fairness in the application of these policies at all levels of the organization.
• Employee Engagement & Relations: Act as the primary liaison between management and employees, ensuring that concerns are addressed, feedback is communicated, and the overall employee experience remains positive. Promote open communication and positive relationships throughout the facility.
• Performance Management Coaching: Support supervisors and managers in the day-to-day management of employee performance. Provide guidance on performance improvement, coaching techniques, and conflict resolution to ensure a motivated and productive workforce.
• Union/Labor Relations: Leverage your experience in a unionized environment to navigate and manage labor relations, ensuring actions and activities are in alignment between management and union representatives. Address any issues that arise and facilitate collaborative resolutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with People Relations & Governance team, Siemens Shared Service Team (GBS), P&O (HR) Business Partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of P&O (HR) support across various functional areas. Identify gaps in P&O (HR) processes and collaborate cross-functionally to implement effective solutions.
• Workforce Solutions & People Data Management: Oversee P&O (HR)-related data accuracy in HRIS systems for the site, ensuring data integrity and compliance with P&O (HR) transactions. Interface with P&O Ecosystem and our Shared Service (GBS) teams to resolve any data or system integration issues.
• Communication and HR Updates: Facilitate clear and timely communication regarding HR policies, programs, and updates, ensuring employees are well-informed and up to date on important matters. This includes being the first HR “face” to employees during their onboarding and orientation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing or distribution environment, with a strong focus on People Relations and Labor Relations.
• 3-5+ years of experience working in a unionized environment, with proven expertise in navigating union relations, collective bargaining agreements, and labor issues.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and guide managers on people relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster trust and build positive relationships with employees at all levels. Ability to work primarily on site covering a second shift regularly.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and privacy, ensure protection of data, and demonstrate responsible use of data access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing or industrial setting, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex labor relations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships through strong communication, interpersonal skills, and constructive conflict resolution.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to leverage data to influence decision-making, solve problems, and implement innovative HR solutions that align with business goals.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliverables while effectively prioritizing to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $73,500 to $126,000 with an annual incentive target of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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