Human Resources Manager

About the role

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner effectively with employees, managers and corporate contacts to handle general HR demands.
• Strategically manage employee development and improvement plans including goal development, coaching, training, rewards and recognition.
• Administer benefits programs for all employees at the manufacturing plant.
• Create, improve and administer human resource policies and procedures.
• Manage onboarding process for newly hired salaried employees.
• Perform exit interviews in order to help improve employee relations.
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP’s

Candidate Requirements

• 5-10+ years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Union experience is a must.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred or a combination of relevant experience and education is a plus.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to listen well, comprehend and analyze situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships within all areas of the company
• Experience with union/labor relations, hourly recruiting, employee relations and engagement, benefits administration, payroll, policy communication and administration, HR compliance, etc.
• Past experience in safety management and handling workers compensation a plus.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.