John Deere · 2 weeks ago
Employee Relations Factory Support Manager
Moline, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $216K/yr
8+ years expJohn Deere is a leader in agricultural technology and innovation, focused on addressing the challenges of a growing global population. The Employee Relations Factory Support Manager will ensure the successful execution of employee relations strategies, provide specialist advice, and work closely with unit leadership to enhance employee engagement and morale.
ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure successful execution of the employee relations strategy including predictive, proactive, and reactive measures to maintain management represented units
Provide authoritative specialist advice to Employee Relations Managers at the business unit or regional level to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives
Serve as a 3rd party advocate for management represented unit employees
Utilize positive employee relations and sensing tools to understand unit morale and engagement levels
Work with unit leadership to drive accountability, close gaps and mitigate risk
Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organizations’ mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve business goals
Qualification
Required
8+ years of deep subject matter expertise in maintaining management-represented workforces
5+ years of Employee Relations/Labor Relations or Operations experience
8+ years of experience setting and interpreting strategy in order to set and deliver objectives within medium to long timeframes
5+ years of performance consulting and issuing discipline
5+ years of experience coaching/counseling others on labor relations topics, demonstrating a high level of personal integrity and confidentiality
Strong drive to create a positive John Deere employee experience, with proven success in implementing solutions that have resulted in improved engagement, capability development, and/or trust
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization
Ability to drive results amidst competing priorities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to travel within the United States and Canada up to 75%, based on business needs
Bachelor's degree in a Business/Management discipline or in a Labor Relations or Human Resources discipline
Preferred
Subject matter expertise in maintaining management-represented workforces
Demonstrated experience with stakeholder management
Demonstrated experience on the shop floor developing relationships with production employees
Master's degree or equivalent
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Company
John Deere
John Deere is a manufacturing company that designs and produces lawn, garden, electric, agriculture, and construction equipment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John May
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Guyot
Senior Vice President John Deere Power System
Recent News
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