HR Manager

Job Description

This position serves as the Human Resources Leader for the plant and is responsible for all human resource functions for the location. This role acts as the primary HR business partner to the Plant Manager and Plant Leadership Team. This role is responsible for administering human resource practices and objectives for the plant, which will create business value through strategic management of the workforce.

This role is also responsible for advising complex Team Member relations issues and collaborate with Operations to ensure our Team Members are supported.

• Act as business partner to Plant Manager and provide support and guidance on key plant projects
• Attract, select, retain, assess and train potential and current team members.
• Support the development/continuation of and team member-oriented company culture that emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Support plant safety by engaging in specific initiatives, investigations and training.
• Drive high performance through work systems by providing adequate support for training on both technical and non-technical skills and coaching team members on development
• Proactively develop processes for identifying and managing team member relations issues, while working closely with the Facility Leadership Team to support initiatives.
• Investigate complaints and recommend remedies.
• Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Ensure compliance with employment and employment laws.
• Organize and conduct new hire orientations.
• Process and administer personnel actions within Human Resource and Payroll Information Systems.
• Maintain accurate data by following specific system processes.
• Develop and administer performance management.
• Drives strategic and tactical planning in organizational development, culture, and capability development and performance management.
• Develop, improve and administer comprehensive training programs to accomplish facility objectives
• Build strong employee relationships through proactive communication, consistent support, and a focus on maintaining a productive work environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• Master’s Degree preferred
• SPHR/PHR Certification and/or SHRM – CP/SCP desired
• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Builds high performance and effective teams.
• Plans and organizes around multiple competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills using metrics to make sound decisions
• Process improvement mindset. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.

• Must be able to accurately observe correct paths of travel and areas for product placement.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with teammates.
• Must be able to operate office equipment including desktop computers, handheld devices, photocopiers, scanners, facsimile machines, and voicemail systems
• Normally works an 8-hour shift but may work more hours as needed.
• Sit 5-6 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat, climb, reach, grasp, grip, carry, and maneuver around an office and the production floor.
• Must be able to work on manufacturing production floor and able to wear all required safety equipment.
• The team member is required to be able to perform the above tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000-$120,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be…