HR & Labor Relations Manager

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We are looking for our next HR Manager, Labor & Employee Relations within our Human Resources team. The HR Business Partner & Labor Relations Manager will provide both strategic and tactical HR leadership, focusing on labor relations, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, while supporting site-specific HR initiatives at our Keokuk and Gurnee locations. This is a high-visibility role that interacts with multiple levels of the organization and partners closely with management and union leadership.

This position is located in Keokuk, IA

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $88,065-$119,200. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver both strategic and tactical HR support to leaders and employees, designing and implementing people-centered programs that enhance engagement and team performance.
• Support various functions across the business as acting HR Business Partner
• Administer the labor contract and represent management in labor and employee relations, including grievances, arbitrations, NLRB matters, and JLRC meetings.
• Build and maintain cooperative, business-focused partnerships with Union leadership to align represented employees with organizational objectives.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee complaints related to compliance, working conditions, discrimination, and disciplinary actions.
• Advise leadership on labor implications of new programs and policies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment efforts, including participation in the Workday requisition creation process, interview processes, and offer determinations and negotiations.
• Provide coaching to mid-level leaders on HR policies, employee relations, and engagement strategies.
• Recommend improvements to HR practices to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Maintain strong knowledge of employment laws and ensure site-level compliance, in collaboration with Legal and HR leadership.
• Perform other HR-related duties and project work as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years in an HR Business Partner or generalist role.
• 3-5 years of experience managing labor relations in a unionized environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build trust and partnerships with leaders and employees.
• Demonstrated experience in project execution, organizational improvement, and employee engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Highly organized with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Business Travel:

• Monthly travel up to 15% between the Keokuk and Gurnee sites.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace"

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com