Manager, Employee & Labor Relations Business Partner
Manager, Employee & Labor Relations – Owensboro, KY
Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
Your ‘day To Day’
As the Manager of Employee and Labor Relations BP, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing both labor relations and employee relations (ER) activities at our state-of-the-art factory in Owensboro, KY. This role will involve developing and implementing labor relations strategies, managing complex ER investigations, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, including EEOC regulations. You will work closely with HR, legal teams, and business leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
• Develop and implement labor relations strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and ensure fair, equitable terms for the organization and employees.
• Conduct and oversee thorough Employee Relations investigations, including harassment, discrimination, and workplace misconduct allegations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations (EEOC, FLSA, ADA, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws, employment regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage and resolve labor disputes, employee grievances, and workplace concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with union representatives, employees, and leadership teams.
• Provide training and guidance to managers on labor and employee relations best practices, including investigation procedures and handling workplace concerns.
• Provide guidance on permanence-related cases, ensuring consistent and fair application of policies and processes.
• Partner with internal legal counsel and external agencies on complex employee matters, including responses to EEOC charges and other external claims.
• Prepare and present reports on labor and employee relations activities, trends, and outcomes to senior management.
Who We’re Looking For
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Commutable distance to Owensboro, KY.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in labor and employee relations, including experience conducting workplace investigations and managing responses to regulatory agencies (EEOC, DOL, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, collective bargaining processes, and investigative protocols.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively and partner with unions, employees, and business leaders.
• Experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
What’s ‘nice To Have’
• Certification in labor relations or human resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is a plus.
What we offer:
• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.
PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.
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Tobacco Manufacturing
Human Resources
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