Senior Human Resources Manager - Corporate

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Job description

Description

Position at Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

Company Description

Matson, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MATX. Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, provides service to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Dutch Harbor to Asia. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America. Its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, Asia supply chain services, and forwarding to Alaska.

Role Summary

The Senior HR Manager - Corporate is a strategic partner to senior leaders located at the Corporate office and West Coast terminals. This position will advise on proactive talent planning, performance and development processes, labor and employee relations, all aspects of staffing, and application of HR policies and practices to meet specific team and business operation needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Function as a true business partner to provide company leaders with advice on key business objectives and execute on those strategies to solve business challenges.
• Be the talent lead and partner to the Corporate office and West Coast terminals by proactively working with leaders to build and execute on talent and workface plans to deliver business results.
• Coach and develop managers and leaders to build strong teams and provide feedback on personal and leadership effectiveness.
• Drive performance management and the talent planning process to help identify, develop and retain key talent.
• Develop a deep understanding of Matson's businesses and competitive strategies to ensure HR support and services compliment needs of the
• Manage and resolve complex labor and employee relations issues, including handling union grievances.
• Provide direction and support to management regarding the interpretation of policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Work with other HR groups (Total Rewards, Compliance, HRIS, etc.) to deliver required expertise, resources and services to meet organizational goals and business objectives.

Technical Requirements/Competencies

• Working knowledge of HR and benefit laws and regulations including workers' compensation, disability plans, pension and wage administration, affirmative action, labor relations and SOX.
• Understanding of general business principles and practices; demonstrated ability to create HR solutions to meet business needs
• Proficient at Windows-based operations, including MS Office
• Experience using HRIS and ATS systems, experience with Workday and/or Jobvite preferred

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• BA/BS degree required, advanced degree desirable, but not required
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in human resources including, but not limited to, employee and labor relations, performance management, recruiting and selection, and talent management.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with labor unions and interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements preferred
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM certification preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy
• Ability to drive change in an effective manner
• Strong coaching and counseling skills

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.