Essential Functions:

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Serve as a trusted advisor for employees and management.
• Oversee the talent acquisition and onboarding processes to ensure an engaging and welcoming experience for new hires reflective of organizational culture and values.
• Support employee engagement programs that promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture, ensuring alignment with organizational values and objectives.
• Contribute to implementation of strategies to enhance employee relations, ensuring alignment with HR core functions by fostering trust, addressing workplace concerns promptly, and maintaining a positive, collaborative environment that promotes positive employee relations.
• Provide consultative support and advice to leaders and employees in areas which may include policy interpretation, employee development, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and address workforce needs, enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity. Be proactive in recognizing opportunities for improvement in P&C processes and to elevate employee engagement.
• Proactively manage employee concerns and inquiries, ensuring timely and fair resolution in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Conduct training sessions for managers and employees on varied topics including, but not limited to,  workplace behavior, company policies, and interpersonal communication.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accurate, updated and compliant job descriptions in collaboration with leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Administer performance management processes, offering guidance to managers on setting goals, providing feedback, and evaluating employee contributions effectively. Assist in addressing performance-related concerns and implementing corrective actions, maintaining a fair and consistent process for performance improvement.
• Ensure consistent and transparent application of employment practices in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Contribute to the development and updating of company policies and procedures to align with organizational goals, legal requirements, and best practices. Ensure policies are effectively communicated and consistently applied.
• Support labor-related activities, including compliance with union agreements, assisting with contract interpretation and implementation, grievances and maintaining positive union-management relations, where applicable.
• Assist with the analysis and reporting of people data, helping to identify trends and insights to support decision-making and workforce planning.
• Support employee recognition initiatives and events, contributing to a culture of appreciation and inclusion.
• Coordinate and manage P&C projects as needed from conception to implementation, bringing together diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Oversee project timelines and budgets, proactively addressing challenges to maintain adherence to the schedule and financial parameters. Implement effective change management techniques to support seamless transitions, tracking progress at each stage to ensure successful execution and measurable outcomes. 
• Maintain accurate records of P&C activities, providing reports to senior management on key metrics and ongoing initiatives.