Plant Human Resources Manager

Republic Engineered Products, Inc. is North America's leading supplier of special bar quality steel. We provide bar steel solutions to makers of cars, trucks, off-highway vehicles, machinery, farm equipment and other demanding users of steel bar products.  With sales over $1.5 billion annually, Republic makes and sells more SBQ than anyone else in the world.  Odds are you've seen our steel at work! With headquarters in Fairlawn, Ohio, we operate steelmaking centers in Canton and Lorain, Ohio, and value-added rolling and finishing facilities in Canton, Lorain and Massillon, Ohio; Lackawanna, N.Y.; Gary, Ind.; and Hamilton, Ontario. We employ more than 2,400 people.

This position is located in our Lorain, Ohio operations - Republic's largest integrated mill with over 1100 employees - and will be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the areas of labor relations and HR generalist activities.  This includes providing counsel, guidance and training for operational managers and staff in matters pertaining to plant wide employee relations and labor relations activities guided by the labor agreement, policy, procedures and employment law legislation; administering and ensuring adherence to the collective bargaining agreement; supervising the plant HR/Labor Relations staff; representing management in arbitrations, hearings and mediations; managing and coordinating employee relations activities including recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and development programs; promoting a team environment; and working with corporate HR to accomplish position responsibilities and company / functional objectives.

Job Requirements:


Qualified candidates will possess at minimum, a bachelor's degree in labor / industrial relations, human resources or related field of study. Master's degree, Labor Relations or Human Resources certification highly desired.  The candidate must demonstrate 5+ years progressive Human Resources management experience including a solid Labor Relations background in an active union environment.  Industry experience in steel or related heavy manufacturing is required.

Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; the ability to interact with internal and external customers at all levels; the ability to discretely handle sensitive and confidential issues and function as team player. Strong computer skills are mandatory for this position. 

Since the purchase of Republic by Industrias CH in 2005, Republic has positioned itself to be the best SBQ producer in the world.  We are financially sound with committed owners who have invested tremendously in capital improvement upgrades for all of our facilities and have expanded our international presence.

We have a dedicated team of knowledgeable employees who make a difference and a five year labor contract negotiated in 2007.

Republic offers and excellent benefit package including relocation, fully paid health care coverage for the employee and family, profit sharing, 401k and much much more!

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume with work history and salary requirements to:

Melisse Boyd, Manager Corporate Human Resources

3770 Embassy Parkway

Akron, OH 44333

Fax:  (330) 670-3005

Email:  mboyd@republicengineered.com

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