Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities

• Business partnership: Collaborates with site leadership to align HR initiatives with daily operations, delivering practical business solutions and serving as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders.
• Leadership: Acts as a mentor and escalation point within the broader leadership team for employee-related matters, guiding other HR professionals as needed.
• Engagement: Drives site employee engagement through effective communications, recognition programs, and rewards across all levels, with occasional event coordination.
• Talent acquisition: Leads site recruiting, partnering with Talent Acquisition for salaried roles and overseeing all hourly requisitions; supports onboarding and training in collaboration with leaders.
• Talent management: Owns site talent processes, including annual performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, development plans, and learning opportunities.
• Company culture: Advises leadership on talent, organizational effectiveness, change management, and culture to align with Novolex values and strategic initiatives.
• Analytics: Creates and maintains dashboards, analyzes data to identify root causes, and recommends countermeasures affecting People metrics.
• Compliance: Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal laws across HR functions and stays current on HR trends.
• Labor relations: Manages labor relations activities, including negotiations, conflict resolution, collective bargaining agreements, and grievance/arbitration processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of HR business partner experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• PHR or SHRM-CP certifications, or local equivalent, preferred
• Experience with talent management, recruiting, compensation, and organizational development
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems
• Experience driving action plans to achieve desired outcomes
• Experience leading change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coach, communicate, and influence leaders and team members at all levels
• Experience in a unionized environment is preferred
• Ability to foster positive labor relations with unions and key representatives
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent within the United States

Technologies

• HRIS
• Payroll systems
• Applicant Tracking systems

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program

What you will get from us

Benefits are designed with safety and employee well-being in mind. The package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with resources supporting mental, physical, and financial health. Specific programs vary by location.

Community engagement is a priority. Novolex supports focused giving that emphasizes sustainability and addressing hunger, and facility level activities in local communities are encouraged.

Training and development are ongoing. Through MyLearning, employees gain access to company and industry curricula, with additional support for formal education via Tuition Reimbursement for non-union staff, plus a Learning Management System to enhance skills across the organization.