Senior People Manager - Barcel

The Senior People Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic and operational effectiveness of ...

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Policy Governance: Develop, implement, and enforce people policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with employment law and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). 

- Labor Relations: Lead contract negotiations, manage union relationships and provide strategic counsel to the leadership on labor-related matters. Act as the primary representative for high-level grievance resolution and arbitration. 

- Change Management: Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. 

- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align HR strategies with plant objectives, ensuring the People Department contributes to the overall success of the organization. 

Talent Strategy & Organizational Development

- Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent strategy, ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent across all levels. Oversee full-cycle recruitment for salaried and hourly roles. 

- Succession Planning: Own the succession planning process, identifying and developing high-potential talent for future leadership roles. 

- Performance Management: Lead the performance management cycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and provide coaching to senior leaders for impactful team management. 

- Employee Development: Design and implement leadership development programs to build a pipeline of future-ready leaders. 

Employee Engagement & Relations

- Serve as a culture ambassador by driving employee engagement initiatives, such as recognition programs, employee surveys, and diversity and inclusion efforts. 

- Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and employees, fostering open communication and resolving workplace challenges proactively. 

- Develop and lead strategies to enhance employee experience and retention, ensuring alignment with organizational values. 

Operational Excellence

- Oversee compliance initiatives, including HR audits, I-9 verifications, and personnel file maintenance. 

- Utilize HR metrics to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and implement improvements. Provide regular updates to senior leadership. 

- Manage budgets, headcount tracking, and workforce planning to meet organizational needs effectively. 

- Ensure consistency and excellence in the delivery of HR services, processes, and systems. 

Training & Development

- Lead the creation and implementation of robust training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and technical skill-building. 

- Partner with operational leaders to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted training solutions. 

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required. 

- Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred. 

- Bilingual in Spanish & English is a plus

Experience:

- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior HR leadership role. 

- Extensive experience in labor relations and union environments, including leading contract negotiations and dispute resolution. 

- Proven track record of driving organizational change and leading high-impact HR initiatives. 

Skills:

- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to link HR strategies to business objectives. 

- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. 

- Expertise in HR analytics, with the ability to interpret data and deliver actionable insights. 

- Advanced project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

- Proficient in HRIS, ATS, and other HR technologies. 

Additional Requirements:

- Willingness to travel occasionally to support business needs. 

- Strong ethical foundation and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. 

Why Join Us?

As a Senior People Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to lead strategic HR initiatives that directly impact our organizational success. Join Barcel USA and play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that values innovation, diversity, and employee well-being. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Barcel USA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions.