HR Manager - 17

Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues?

Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Job Summary

Manage the Human Resource functions at the Hammond, Indiana manufacturing facility including security, employee relations, benefits, training, and communications in addition to the recruiting function. Strive to continuously improve the department to meet the needs of the Company, employees, and community. Represent the Plant with local, state, and federal agencies as related to personnel, community, and public relations.

Essential Functions

• Interpret and administer company policies, procedures and programs related to employment, wage and salary/wage administration, orientation, and training.

• Analyze the effectiveness of the policies and recommend revisions when deemed appropriate.

• Author policies and procedures to fit site-specific needs.

• Administer the compensation and benefits program for all employees.

• Update and inform employees of program changes.

• Maintain good employee relations and communication between workforce and the management team.

• Provide guidance, support, training, and resources as part of the Hammond team.

• Maintain compliance with all state, federal and company directives.

• Develop and maintain EEO/AAP programs.

• Develop and maintain site security programs to comply with standard security practices and customer audit requirements.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining employee records.

• Participate in corporate HR programs and act as a resource for other company HR professionals where needed.

• Develop and/or administer employee-training programs to ensure compliance with government requirements.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Ability to communicate effectively with good inter-personal skills.

• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.

• Team building and organizational skills required.

• Must be able to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.

• Possess a basic understanding of word processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field.

• PHR or SPHR certification desired.

• Must have 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Environment

Office work area is a climate-controlled environment. Requires limited time in the manufacturing area (<10% of time) where it is a hot/cold, dusty and noise environment. While in the manufacturing area, required PPE must be worn. Audiovisual capabilities of speech, vision and hearing required, including peripheral vision and color discrimination capabilities. Lift light weight material with physical effort equivalent to lifting/moving materials up to 25#'s. Sitting, standing and/or walking up to 8 hours per day. Work schedule is standard for this type of role. This position may require some travel.

Join us to shape the future together!