[Hiring] Director of Human Resources @Novolex

Role Description

The Director, Human Resources – Bagcraft will serve as a business partner to the Bagcraft operating unit and respective leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for developing short-and-medium term HR strategies and action plans that create solutions to problems and support business objectives. S/he will establish tools and cadences to ensure deliverables are clearly defined and then delivered on time, within budget, and achieve desired business outcomes. This position reports to the VP, Human Resources - QSR and will lead a team of HR professionals across 6 manufacturing sites in the US. Additionally, they will partner with colleagues in our centers of excellence such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partner: Actively participates in strategic planning to align functional HR strategies, projects, and initiatives to deliver business objectives; acts as a confidant and coach to the operating unit leaders.
• Leadership: Leads a team of HR professionals including HR managers, generalists, and other administrative professionals serving as a mentor, coach, and point of escalation for serious employee relations issues.
• Engagement: Creates a common approach to engagement across the business unit’s office and production environments; proactively champions regular and effective communication at all levels.
• Talent Acquisition: Leads full-cycle recruiting process for all business unit and site leadership team member positions, including all plant and operations managers; consults with leaders on onboarding and immersion.
• Talent Management: Owns talent management process deployment including annual performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, development plans, learning & development opportunities, etc.
• Company Culture: Advises and provides guidance to leadership regarding talent, organizational effectiveness, change management, and culture to align to Novolex’s core values and strategic initiatives.
• Analytics: Regularly creates and maintains dashboards and performs analytics to identify root cause and suggest appropriate countermeasures impacting performance for all People-related metrics.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with and adherence to all local, state, and federal laws for all aspects of human resources management; stays current on trends related to human resources.
• Labor Relations: Facilitate and manage labor relations, including negotiations, conflict resolution, the development and administration of collective bargaining agreements, and overseeing the grievance and arbitration processes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years HR business partner experience in a manufacturing or distribution organization.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certifications or local equivalent preferred.
• Experience with talent management, recruiting, compensation, and organizational development.
• Experience with HRIS, Payroll, and Applicant Tracking systems.
• Experience driving strategic business initiatives through HR processes.
• Experience leading change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading a team and developing individual skills and team capabilities.
• Ability to effectively coach, communicate, and influence leaders and team members at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Experience working with a unionized environment and population preferred.
• Ability to influence positive relations with labor unions and key representatives.
• Ability to travel up to 40% within the United States.

Requirements

• A reasonable estimate of the current range is $150,000-$180,000 + bonus + benefits.
• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays and wellness program.