Westinghouse Electric Company

Senior HR Consultant

Westinghouse Electric Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newington • New Hampshire • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $112,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Be the primary HR presence in Newington with the authority to make day‑to‑day HR decisions, guide leaders, and resolve issues.
  • Maintain high visibility across the plant to build trust, identify latest concerns, and address workplace dynamics before escalation.
  • Support Peterborough through independent case handling, labor‑relations support, and HR guidance—both remotely and through periodic on‑site visits.
  • Partner with plant leadership to address workforce challenges, support operational goals, and ensure interpretation of policies and CBAs across locations.
  • Influence leadership decision‑making through credible, experience‑based recommendations.
  • Help deliver training, communications, and manager enablement sessions with the independence expected of a senior generalist.
  • Work with leaders to strengthen their understanding of HR processes, workplace expectations, and application of policies.
  • Be the senior HR advisor for employee and labor‑relations matters, providing independent guidance on corrective actions, performance issues, contract interpretation, and workplace conduct.
  • Lead complex workplace investigations with autonomy, determining scope, interviewing involved parties, documenting findings, and recommending outcomes.
  • Independently represent HR in grievance meetings, fact‑finding sessions, and labor‑management discussions, collaborating with Labor Relations.
  • Build productive relationships with union leadership to resolve issues promptly, support contract compliance, and maintain a stable labor climate.
  • Be the knowledgeable contact for government agencies or outside counsel on matters requiring HR expertise.
  • Operate independently within the shared‑resources structure, managing cases across multiple U.S. and Canadian sites and providing expert guidance where higher experience is needed.
  • Provide coverage and support to other locations during escalations, complex ER matters, or resource constraints.
  • Contribute to standardization of processes and materials across the shared‑services team, identifying improvements based on front‑line experience.
  • Ensure accurate, case documentation and communication with leaders and HR colleagues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years HR generalist experience
  • Experience providing HR support to a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience with labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, grievances, and interactions with union representatives.
  • Experience working in or supporting a multi‑site or shared‑services HR model.
  • Ability to travel within the US and Canada.
  • PHR or SHRM‑CP certification preferred.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR generalist experiencelabor relationsworkplace investigationscorrective actionsgrievancescontract interpretationcase documentationemployee relationsperformance issuesmanager enablement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvinginfluenceindependencetrust buildingcollaborationguidancetraining delivery
Certifications
Bachelor's degreePHRSHRM-CP