Associate Manager, HR

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• Support the functional strategy by assisting HR Manager in designing programs, policies, and practices to attract, retain, and/or engage talent in alignment with the business strategy.
• Lead and execute HR processes for the site in accordance with company policies and job posting, employee leave management, disciplinary process, compliance investigations, etc.
• Handle site‑specific and sensitive employee and labor relation issues with employees at the plant, leveraging Employee/Labor Relations for consultation and practices/policies/templates.
• Provide HR advice and counsel to leaders in the operation; assist in developing managers in interpretation and consistent application of people related policies.
• May perform day‑do‑day activities related to the organizational pillar and/or the Operational Excellence System under the guidance of the HR Manager.
• May perform tasks to support local site operations such as coordinating community relations or employee appreciation events, issuing badges, or managing other site activities (e.g., donations or giveaways, visitor coordination, and communications).
• Review and interpret people and organizational information for the site and provide advice and support to plant managers and leaders regarding challenges, opportunities, or issues.
• Draft functional communication materials and trainings for Operations/Plant HR review and approval.
• Identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes and maximizing the transition of all viable HR services to the shared service center.
• Provide input to the HR Shared Services (HR SSC) team or Centers of Excellence regarding localized needs and the effectiveness of HR programs & services.
• Maintain all compliance requirements. Analyze and correct errors and ensure proper quality controls are in place to avoid future errors.
• Support HR Manager or Plant Operations with the execution of compliance programs, internal audits, external audits, and government audits.
• May assist management in adhering to business objectives and costs by providing data, input, review, analysis, modeling, or other information and support.
• Work with the HR SSC team to review and assist with the ongoing development, evaluation, and maintenance of documentation (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions) to ensure complete, accurate, and up‑to‑date depiction of processes.
• May lead, participate in and/or support projects and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities within established constraints.
• Salary range: $85,500 - $122,650.

• A bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 or more years HR functional experience (e.g., employee and labor relations, staffing, compensation, benefits, learning, employee data); preferably for a large consumer products company.
• Broader domain knowledge and/or training in HR processes and functions.
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications.
• Experience working at a manufacturing site.

• Demonstrate a competent understanding of HR processes, procedures, controls, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with an HRIS system and other HR enabling technologies (e.g., case management, manager self‑service).
• Experience in union environment.

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program.
• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business.
• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.