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Site People Operations & Labor Leader

Momentive Friendly, WV

Friendly, WV

1mo ago Closed

$98k - $144k/yr Full time Employee Relations HR Compliance HR Policies

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 20, 2026).

Job Description

Momentive is seeking a Site People Operations & Labor Leader for its Sistersville manufacturing facility, on-site in Friendly, West Virginia. This role blends strategic labor relations with hands-on people leadership to cultivate a stable, high-performing environment today and to shape how leaders and HR practices evolve over time. The position offers a salary range of USD 98,000 to 143,550 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field along with at least 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the site’s People and Labor strategy, managing union engagement and collective bargaining support; collaborate with site leadership to align workforce and labor plans with business needs; identify trends and drive systemic improvements rooted in root-cause analysis.
Strengthen the work environment by promoting leadership effectiveness, fairness, and consistency; equip leaders to engage with employees and address concerns early; identify root causes of dissatisfaction such as communication gaps or inconsistent practices; partner to build a culture of direct engagement, trust, and accountability across both union and non-union populations.
Maintain a visible operations partnership on the plant floor to stay connected with employee realities; coach leaders on people leadership, performance management, and decision-making; facilitate team sessions and drive leadership alignment.
Oversee labor relations execution, including grievances, investigations, and arbitration processes; ensure fair, consistent, and compliant discipline and employee relations practices; foster a constructive relationship with union representatives.
Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership, challenging assumptions when needed; drive improvements in leadership effectiveness, accountability, and consistency; reduce recurring issues by strengthening manager capability and decision quality.
Manage HR excellence through the team by overseeing the full employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, development, retention); partner with Centers of Excellence to implement HR programs and policies effectively; ensure strong execution, compliance, and continuous improvement; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in labor relations within a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record managing union relationships, grievances, and arbitration processes.
Experience leading and developing HR team members.
Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, including NLRB regulations.
Ability to influence and constructively challenge leaders.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance with optional critical illness coverage and orthodontia.
Paid parental leave for birth, plus adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short-term disability at 100% of base salary coverage.
Company-funded counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and resources for caregiving needs.
25 days of Paid Time Off plus paid holidays, with additional time off based on years of service.
401(k) plan with a 5% employer match and additional contributions based on years of service.
Student debt payoff program.
Professional development opportunities and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education resources.

About Us

Momentive is a leading global advanced materials company with a focus on silicones and specialty products. The company delivers solutions designed to propel customer products forward and support sustainable progress across daily life and space exploration. Momentive values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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