Labor Relations Specialist II

Where you will work

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity. This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years. Located on 3,000 acres, the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1,940 tons per day. The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Paper’s largest paperboard facility and critical to the success of our strategy and future.

Augusta, Georgia is a vibrant community along the Georgia / South Carolina border about 150 miles east of Atlanta and 70 miles west of Columbia. Augusta offers a variety of experiences – something for everyone! The area offers historical attractions, recreational activities, music, family festivals, and other unforgettable experiences for fun with a hometown feel. Downtown Augusta is home to many of Augusta’s most popular , locally owned , and . From March through November, the brings local and regional tastemakers and artisans of all kinds to the 8th Street entrance to the . The Masters Tournament has placed Augusta on a world stage, confirming its well-earned reputation for tradition, hospitality, and heritage. Students from around the country call Augusta home thanks to Augusta University, Georgia Military College, Paine College, University of South Carolina Aiken and many technical and educational institutes around Augusta’s River Region. Augusta’s warm year-round climate provides several opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

What you will do

The Labor Relations Specialist assists in the administration and implementation of Clearwater Paper’s unionized labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. This position supports the Senior Director Labor Relations by maintaining a working knowledge of labor agreements and by representing the organization in labor relations activities including negotiating, interpreting, and administering collective bargaining agreements.

Labor Relations

• Assist in negotiating, interpreting, and administering collective bargaining agreements across the organization
• Maintain working knowledge of all union agreements and monitor for compliance with National Labor Relations Act and other applicable laws
• Investigate unfair labor practices, facilitate and administer the bargaining process, mediate workplace conflict, and prepare disciplinary actions, grievances, and arbitration
• Represent the organization in contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations as needed
• Build and maintain relations with labor unions and union leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders to resolve business problems through broad and up-to-date knowledge of Labor Relations and Human Resources competencies
• Coach HR and operational leadership teams to develop and implement employee positive employee relations strategies consistent with Clearwater Paper Values; comply with legal requirements (CBA) where applicable while fostering a climate of employee engagement across multiple sites
• Drive culture of diversity and inclusion
• Monitor and stay abreast of employment and employee relations trends and practices. Advise leadership on emerging HR and Labor trends and partner with the local leadership team to support the strategic direction
• Administrative support including reports, analysis, and presentation development

Key Competencies & Attributes

What you will need :

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Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.