HR Business Partner

Company Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

This role is the primary strategic HR Manager, supporting our Equipment Service business, while also serving as a key contributor to our Company’s projects and programs. This role will partner closely with the business as well as other HR leaders to execute strategic initiatives that support the needs and priorities of the organization.

• Develop & execute talent acquisition strategies for the short and long-term

• Own and continuously improve the onboarding programs and processes within the location

• Execute learning and development programs to prepare employees for more significant responsibilities and career opportunities

• Develop local succession plans to ensure that we have the right talent to deliver the ambitions of the organization today and tomorrow

• Provide counsel and support to managers and employees on ongoing HR initiatives and projects

• Provide change management support; drive and facilitate change communications and management in support of functional business initiatives, projects and changes

• Develop and execute proactive employee engagement programs to ensure high levels of business performance

• Ensure consistent, timely and accurate application and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures

• Ensure the plant payroll is fully compliant with all company policies and procedures

• Partner closely with the COE’s (Centers of Excellence) and build strong working relationships to facilitate information exchange and collaborative problem solving

• Analyze people-based data trends and metrics, and identify opportunities to create trends that would improve manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and/or employee retention

• Coach and advise across all levels of the organization on a variety of components impacting employee experience, including performance management, people and team dynamics, rewards and recognition, and employee relations concerns

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5 years of work-related experience required

• HRCI or SHRM Certification preferred

• Experience with Kronos, ADP or similar HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers

• Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information

• Ability to work flexible…