Novolex
Human Resources Manager
Novolex, Walton, Kentucky, United States, 41094
Why Choose Us?
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Reporting to HR Leadership, the Human Resources Manager will play a key role in driving HR solutions and identify customer needs.
Daily management of the plant HR department including employee and management needs.Partner effectively with employees, managers and corporate contacts to handle general HR demands. Includes monthly union leadership meetings for continued cooperation.Strategically manage employee development and improvement plans including goal development, coaching, training, rewards, and recognition.Handle recruitment/advertising, interviews, selection, background screens, and pre-employment physicals to meet plant staffing needs. Communicate with plant management to understand current needs/job openingsHandle orientation and paperwork processing for new employeesAct as company spokesperson at community events/job fairs as neededConducting disciplinary investigations with Plant Management for resolution and reporting back to HR Leadership.Create, improve, and administer human resource policies and procedures.Perform exit interviews to help improve employee relations.Handle plant projects as required by HR Leadership.What We Need From You
5-10+ years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred or a combination of relevant experience and education is a plus.Bilingual in Spanish and English.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 companyExperience 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.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Reporting to HR Leadership, the Human Resources Manager will play a key role in driving HR solutions and identify customer needs.
Daily management of the plant HR department including employee and management needs.Partner effectively with employees, managers and corporate contacts to handle general HR demands. Includes monthly union leadership meetings for continued cooperation.Strategically manage employee development and improvement plans including goal development, coaching, training, rewards, and recognition.Handle recruitment/advertising, interviews, selection, background screens, and pre-employment physicals to meet plant staffing needs. Communicate with plant management to understand current needs/job openingsHandle orientation and paperwork processing for new employeesAct as company spokesperson at community events/job fairs as neededConducting disciplinary investigations with Plant Management for resolution and reporting back to HR Leadership.Create, improve, and administer human resource policies and procedures.Perform exit interviews to help improve employee relations.Handle plant projects as required by HR Leadership.What We Need From You
5-10+ years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred or a combination of relevant experience and education is a plus.Bilingual in Spanish and English.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 companyExperience 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.
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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