HR Manager (Generalist)

Job Description

Job Description

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.

Schedule:  Monday-Friday, Onsite

Location : Lexington, OH

What You'll Do

Advisory Services Leadership

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, and team development
• Develop and empower leaders to be the first line of communication with employees, ensuring effective direct manager-employee relationships
• Identify workforce trends and recommend solutions to address current and future organizational needs
• Interpret employee engagement data for assigned site. Partner with leaders to enable them to drive their own action plans related to improving employee engagement.

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Conduct regular floor walks to maintain visibility and build relationships with employees
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and retention
• Support communication between management and employees

Talent Management

• Partner with leaders to identify and understand current and future talent needs, developing strategic recruitment plans in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team to attract and secure qualified candidates.
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure smooth onboarding processes
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning
• Assess workforce skill gaps and partner with the Culture and Employee Experience team to develop targeted learning programs that address business needs
• Support managers with succession planning and career development initiatives
• Conducting interviews throughout the employee lifecycle to drive understanding of culture, retention, and engagement.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of employee information by utilizing the shared services to maintain and update employee databases. Provides management with relevant reports as needed.
• Support annual benefit enrollment processes
• Coordinate compliance training programs for managers and employees
• Provide audit support for internal and external HR-related audits

HR Program Implementation

• Implement corporate HR initiatives at the site level
• Provide feedback to HR subject matter experts on program effectiveness and site-specific needs
• Support change management efforts during organizational transitions

What You’ll Bring