Human Resources Advisor

Who We Are?

IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert on July 1, 2025, to form IPL Schoeller (the "company"). The company's operations are divided between North America (11 production plants) and Europe (16 production plants).

The company's headquarters is located in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions covering a range of end-market segments, including reusable transport packaging, consumer packaging and industry, environmental containers, and agricultural packaging. The company employs approximately 4,100 people in North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing a performance-driven, accountability-focused, and employee development-oriented company culture.

You will act as a trusted advisor to both employees and management, bringing strong expertise in labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and disability management in a unionized environment. Your ability to balance strategic vision with practical implementation will directly contribute to creating a positive and productive work environment.

Your Responsibilities

Labor Relations Management

• Provide daily advice on disciplinary measures, including drafting necessary documentation and supporting supervisors
• Facilitate meetings between management and employees regarding performance and behavior issues
• Conduct in-depth investigations into employee issues and workplace concerns
• Manage and investigate grievances and participate in monthly grievance committee meetings
• Support arbitration processes and investigations
• Manage internal job postings for unionized positions, ensuring compliance with collective agreement requirements
• Monitor probationary periods and selection processes
• Actively participate in labor relations committees and maintain a thorough understanding of the collective agreement
• Contribute to collective bargaining strategy and collective agreement renewal negotiations

Disability and Benefits Administration

• Manage all CNESST-related matters, including claims, appeals, retroactive regimes, and administrative procedures
• Coordinate with insurers and participate in negotiations
• File and manage wage loss insurance claims and follow up on them
• Provide advice to employees on collective agreement provisions (types of leaves, benefits, wage loss insurance, etc.)
• Verify and validate monthly collective insurance invoices
• Process changes related to benefits and employee requests

HR Operations and Support

• Track and produce monthly reports on HR key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of HR data in systems (e.g., IFS, SOFE)
• Support HR system administration and continuous data monitoring
• Provide backup for weekly payroll processing
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and company executives to align HR strategies with operational objectives
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at fostering employee engagement, retention, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, workplace standards, and CNESST (LATMP)
• Strong experience in labor relations, grievance management, and collective agreements
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to establish credibility and gain trust at all levels of the organization

If you have the experience mentioned above and are looking for a position where you can make a real difference, apply today to learn more!