SR. MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES & LABOR RELATIONS

Latrobe Specialty Metals - Latrobe, PA

Full-time - Senior

Latrobe, PA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Senior Manager - Human Resources & Labor Relations at Carpenter Technology Corporation is responsible for leading the HR strategy for the Latrobe Operations. This role involves managing the day-to-day HR functions, overseeing multiple locations, and ensuring effective communication and positive relationships with employees to enhance engagement and retention. The position also includes overseeing labor relations, coaching site leaders and managers, managing investigations and employee complaints, and fostering a culture of safety and responsibility within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resource strategy for Carpenter's Latrobe Operations.
• Manage the day-to-day Human Resources department supporting both P&M and Salaried workforce.
• Oversee HR programs, policies, and procedures across multiple locations.
• Maintain good communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote engagement and retention.
• Oversee the Labor Relations function for the Latrobe, PA facility.
• Coach and counsel site leaders, managers, and employees on workplace issues and conflicts.
• Manage all location investigations, employee complaints, problem resolution, and exit interviews.
• Oversee and administer the location Corrective Performance System and Administration.
• Monitor workforce engagement, morale, employee satisfaction, and organized labor interest.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team and establish KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of safety and responsibility within the organization.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on communications impacting the workforce.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business, management, or labor relations; Master's Degree is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of work experience in Human Resources; 10+ years in labor relations.
• Experience in Contract/CBA negotiations; lead negotiator preferred.
• Professional depth in core HR practice areas: organization, management, employee development, employee relations, staffing, compensation, and strategic workforce planning.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing and/or engineering-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated experience in independent, self-starter roles.
• Knowledge of value-added HR products and services and ability to examine potential improvements.
• Awareness of legal issues affecting the human resource function and industry dynamics.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data-driven decisions and strategy.
• Significant executive presence, including media and business/customer savvy.
• Ability to convey information clearly and support information sharing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• 401k with company contributions