Human Resources Manager

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a proactive member of the plant leadership team providing guidance on employee relations and input on decisions that affect facility operations and staff. This is an on-site role based at our facility in Coal City, IL.

Key Responsibility:

• Partner with site leaders to provide day-to-day HR support; including staffing, compensation, benefits processing, performance management, training, and development, employee relations
• Act as first point of contact / liaison for employees in regards to benefit, payroll, or other human resource inquiries and information as appropriate
• Problem-solving, providing direction, and answering routine first level of HR questions; from employees and managers, in the areas of payroll, benefits, employee programs, and HR policies (i.e., STD, FMLA, pay, incentive if applicable, etc.)
• Participate in business meetings, present HR initiatives, and maintain awareness of on-going business strategy
• Assist managers and employees with effective use of HR management systems
• Occasional training delivery (new hire orientations, new initiatives, etc.)
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. (WARN, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO etc.)
• Regularly participate and contribute in business meetings, present HR initiatives, and maintain awareness of on-going business strategy and business metrics
• Processing a variety of HR and operational transactions and reports by utilizing HRIS systems (UKG) and SAP processes and reporting
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information processed
• Assist Corporate in developing guidelines and procedures regarding employee relations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, PHR certification preferred
• 5+ years related HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge & understanding of recruiting practices, federal/state employment law, & basics of FMLA, ADA, EEO
• Must possess proficient Microsoft Office© skills and relevant working knowledge of HRIS
• Experience using UKG / Ultimate Software is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.