Plant Office & People Manager

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Plant Office & People Manager (POPM) is responsible for the day-to-day support for human resources related activities at the manufacturing plant. This position represents the “last mile” HR support for all location employees. This position plays a critical role in site staffing, connecting employees with benefits, ADS communications, HRIS administration and employee engagement.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate onboarding for all new hires including new hire paperwork and review of all policies
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of timecards to the payroll team
• Prepares HR reporting such as Turnover and attendance
• Conducts stay and exit interviews with employees
• Works closely with HRBP to execute all HR and Corporate initiatives
• Recruitment liaison between HRBP and RPO to ensure positive candidate experience during pre-employment & onboarding processes
• Partners closely with plant leadership on Daily management initiatives related to people
• Executes HR initiatives such as development plans for hourly workforce and oversees certification completion
• Partners with Plant Manager to lead local community engagement activities
• Champions and executes communication plans to ensure that enterprise-wide messages reach all employees
• Partners with Plant leadership to communicate corporate initiatives timely
• Coordinates onsite events related to recruitment, benefits, outside vendors visits etc.
• Completes verification of employment requests for current and former employees
• Improving and maintaining HRIS, supporting the company’s annual HR activities, and assisting managers and employees with HR related matters and policy interpretation
• Partner with plant leaders driving employee engagement, employee recognition, and retention initiatives
• Assist leaders with internal investigation
• Responsible for accurate HRIS data entry and reporting using ADP and E-time Software
• Administrative responsibility for HR, phones, mail, correspondence etc.
• Maintains worker’s comp files, leaves and post-accident and random drug testing
• Requests pre-employment background check, schedules physical and drug testing
• Assist managers and supervisors with day-to-day HR issues
• Oversee personnel Administration (personnel files, vacation & attendance tracking, new employee processing and benefits administration)
• Oversee request and setup of new Vendor
• Oversee PO management
• Coordinate Travel Arrangements for Plant visitor
• Miscellaneous projects as required

Job

Skills:

• Strong communication skills- both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power Point
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Functions well in a team environment
• Ability to manage through conflict

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred
• Equivalent HR experience

• 1-3 years HR experience
• Knowledge of benefits and payroll helpful
• Advanced skill set in all Microsoft Office suite platforms

• The employee will be typing, answering the phone, and using their hands in other ways throughout the day and must have full use of their hands
• The employee will be sitting at a desk for an extended period, so they must be able to sit in a chair for 8 hours at a time

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical…