HR Manager

About the role

Performs Human Resources duties at a professional level and carries out responsibilities in partnership with the Plant Manager to develop employee capabilities, improve communications, and enhance the performance of the plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting/Staffing
  • Conducts recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel; conducts new-employee orientations; writes and places advertisements.
  • Coordinates all employment testing and background checks.
  • Prepares all required employment documentation.
• Employee Maintenance
  • Maintains personnel files in compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
  • Administers compensation program.
  • Leads performance review and merit review processes to ensure consistency and appropriate rigor for talent calibration and succession planning.
  • Maintains and updates HR and timekeeping system.
  • Submits accurate information to Payroll.
• Employee Relations
  • Coaches and trains managers to properly apply human resources policies and procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
  • Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
  • Coordinates employee activities to ensure that all programs comply with company guidelines.
• Employment Policies
  • Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
  • Maintains company organization charts and employee directory.
  • Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Terminations
  • Processes terminations.
  • Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
  • Represents the company for any unemployment claims.
• Safety
  • Participates and supports management with safety program to evaluate effectiveness of safety processes.
  • Conducts continuous safety training.
• Training
  • Develops and administers onsite training programs to assure maximum effectiveness of staff.
  • Manages training; identifies training needs, supports organizing training, ensures that training is performed, maintains training files.
  • Coordinates external trainings with employees, supervisors, and management.

Requirements

• 2-year Degree (Associate’s) in a related field or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and employment law.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and behave in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, co-workers, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Substantial knowledge of employment practices, laws, and regulations.
• Good computer skills.

Performance Metrics

• Employee relations effectiveness and confidentiality.
• Quality and timeliness of HR documentation.
• Turnover and retention metrics.
• Talent acquisition cycle time and quality of hire.
• Training compliance and development outcomes.
• Alignment of workforce capability and talent quality with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Timeliness and effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.

Competencies

• Directs Work
• Develops Talent
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Resourcefulness
• Customer Focus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• Required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

About ALPLA

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Hands-on training and professional development.