Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Overview:

• In partnership with business leaders, develop and implement a talent plan that ensures the organization has the right talent in place to deliver on financial commitments, consistent team performance and a talent bench to ensure continued business growth
• Develop and implement organizational and employee productivity improvement strategies. Design organizations and roles that provide alignment and efficiency that develop and engage employees. Use metrics to recommend productivity enhancements. Counsel business leaders on team dynamics, coaching employees, training and learning tools, change management and organizational development to meet business objectives
• Develop and implement creative ways to manage, improve and reward employee performance and increase retention. Work closely with management to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Leverage HR analytics data in support of decision making in the areas of recruitment, talent management, employee engagement, performance and retention
• Provide counsel to employees and management on employment issues, in conjunction with Legal as needed. Assure compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws. Conduct investigations, provide guidance on performance conduct matters, facilitate the resolution of disputes, interpret company policy, etc
• Build a work culture that promotes high performance, open communication, inclusiveness, engagement and demonstrates the core values of the company. Ensure plants are connected and aligned with company cultural expectations
• Design initiatives to support specific business needs. Provide input on talent and workforce capability and implementation of key business HR initiatives. Provide strategic direction and guidance to sites for labor/employee relations to ensure productive relationship with unions. Ensure labor contracts are managed in a cost effective and transparent approach. Partner with Legal to ensure all aspects of the union labor relationship including negotiation of new agreements and strike/dispute prevention strategies. Manage union avoidance strategies in non-union plants
• Bring thought leadership and experience to change management initiatives in the business. Serve as a change agent and manage the people aspects of organizational change
• Lead and support implementation of overall HR initiatives with focus on consistency and common approaches across all Graham business verticals

• Full understanding of all aspects of HR Management with depth of experience in two or more areas of specialized HR. Proven ability to act as an agent of change and deliver HR solutions to the business
• Demonstrated practical approach to organizational issues as a business partner
• Management of remote employee populations required
• Strong thought leadership and best practices in HR, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compliance, and Talent Management/Development
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Requires complex analytical, technical and/or management capabilities
• Strong business acumen with an ability to learn, understand and converse around significant business issues including financial drivers
• Ability to simultaneously be strategic and tactical. Must be able to think strategically and connect HR plans with business results
• Advanced coaching/consulting, conflict resolution and facilitation skills. Must expertly build relationships and collaborate with Business Vertical Leadership Team and HR Leadership Team
• Strong customer focused mindset
• Excellent ability to communicate across broad constituencies with demonstrated ability to influence throughout the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or Business Administration or equivalent. MS in HR or MBA desirable
• 10+ years’ experience – Union/Labor Relations experience in manufacturing/operationally-oriented environment preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or similar
• Must be willing to travel 30%

Compensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements. EEO Disclaimer: Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.