Hiring: Associate Manager, HRBP Company: Unilever Location: Independence, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:02:47 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Workday About the job Experience: •5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or factory environment; union experience strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations questions, concerns, and grievances. •Fairly and consistently administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in a union environment. •Support union negotiations and collective bargaining processes, including implementation of agreements. •Conduct employee relations investigations, including interviews, documentation, corrective actions, and counseling. •Promote a respectful, inclusive, and proactive employee relations environment. •Performance Management & Leader Support •Coach and counsel hourly employees and front line leaders on performance, conduct, attendance, and policy matters. •Support leaders through the performance management process, including feedback conversations and documentation. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. •Demonstrated experience conducting employee relations investigations and handling grievances. •Solid working knowledge of employment law and employee relations practices. •Strong communication, judgment, and problem solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast paced environment. •Willingness to support off shift operations, including maintaining a stable schedule to support third shift team members. •Flexibility to adjust schedule and travel as business needs require. •Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. •At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do •. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Compensation: •$88,600 - $133,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Bonus: This position is bonus eligible Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!