People Operations Manager

Evapco, Inc., an employee owned company, is currently seeking a People Operations Manager to lead its Human Resources function at our Greenup, IL manufacturing site. Our Greenup, IL site is a multi-shift facility that employs approximately 675 people and is a manufacturer of the highest quality products for the evaporative cooling and industrial refrigeration markets.

The People Operations Manager serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner with the Leadership Team in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of HR strategies to support business goals while maintaining a strong employee ownership culture. This role will coach and advise all levels of employees, so they are fully capable and accountable to own, improve and accelerate business results and culture.

• Lead the establishment and implementation of strategic people programs, particularly in the areas of organizational effectiveness, strength-based leadership development, employee wellness, recruiting, training, succession planning and compensation.
• Participates in the design and implementation of Corporate People Operations strategies, leads local implementation.
• Builds upon our culture of ownership by continually educating employees about the Evapco Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the connection to team and individual performance.
• Continuously improve recruitment, assessment, selection, development and retention of best talent.
• Leads two direct reports (People Operations Generalist and Training Supervisor) and supports the People Operations and Training/Document Control teams.
• Continuously optimize our work environment to ensure a safe, engaged and productive employee base.
• Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment that facilitates positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement. Resolves conflicts and other employee relations issues that are escalated to HR.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with relevant regulations and requirements pertaining to the management of HR to minimize risk and exposure to the company.
• Department has responsibility for planning company events.
• Travels to other Evapco facilities in support of local people needs.

• A proven track record of working as a business partner with manufacturing managers in the design and implementation of value-added human resources programs and services.
• Must have breadth and depth of experience with emphasis in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, recruitment/selection, compensation, positive employee relations, performance management, and learning/development.
• Prior experience working in strength-based leadership model preferred.
• Demonstrates understanding of the financials and metrics of the business.
• Shows appreciation for, understands and balances the needs of employees with the needs of the business.
• Must possess the necessary level of knowledge and skills in Employee Relations. Experience at the prevention of litigation by addressing employee disputes, ensuring fairness in the workplace, providing employee assistance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or a related field.
• 5+ years HR Generalist experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• The People Operations Manager must be able to manage the full breadth of HR requirements and be a motivational leader.
• A proven leader, who can coach others and demonstrate genuine care for people, and the company’s culture.
• Must have an execution-oriented mentality and be able to identify the need for change and implement best practices.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to build rapport rapidly with management and employees and influence others as appropriate. Serve as an approachable role model.
• A collaborative leader, who is easy to work with; an open and honest communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with all employees and is culturally adept, credible, authentic, and a trustworthy leader can motivate team members to achieve goals.
• Achieves results, individually and through teams – can manage data and multiple points of view quickly and creatively to arrive at balanced solutions.
• Engages and cares for others, starting with safety.
• Demonstrates high learning agility and continually strives to learn, grow and improve.
• Grows from failures and celebrates success.

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k) larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Long Term Disability