HR Manager

Build a Career, Not Just a JobJoin ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.What You Can Expect from ALPLACompetitive pay and comprehensive benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) with company match • Childcare and dependent care savings programs • Paid vacation and holidays • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs • Career growth and advancement opportunities • Employee recognition programs • Hands-on training and professional development • A stable, growing company committed to sustainabilityReady to Build Your Future?Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.What Will You Enjoy DoingPerforms Human Resources duties at a professional level and carries out responsibilities in partnership with Plant Manager to develop employee capabilities and improve communications and the performance of the plant operation.Recruiting/StaffingConducts recruitment effort for exempt and nonexempt personnel; conducts new-employee orientations; writes and places advertisementsCoordinates all employment testing and background checksPrepares all required employment documentationEmployee MaintenanceMaintains personnel files in compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employmentAdministers compensation programLeads performance review and merit review processes to ensure consistency and appropriate rigor for talent calibration and succession planningMaintains and updates HR and timekeeping systemSubmits accurate information to PayrollEmployee RelationsCoaches and trains managers to properly apply human resources policies and procedures, laws, standards and government regulationsResponds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaintsCoordinates employee activities to ensure that all programs comply with company guidelinesEmployment PoliciesParticipates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminarsMaintains company organization charts and employee directoryAssists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performedTerminationsProcesses terminationsConducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvementRepresents the company for any unemployment claimsSafetyParticipates and supports management with safety program to evaluate effectiveness of safety processesConducts continuous safety trainingTrainingDevelops and administers onsite training programs to assure maximum effectiveness of staffManages training; identifies training needs, supports organizing training, ensures that training is performed, maintains training filesCoordinates external trainings with employees, supervisors and managementWhat Makes You Great2 year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent5 years of experience preferredAbility to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and employment lawAbility to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issuesAbility to maintain confidentiality and behave in a professional mannerAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, co-workers, and individuals inside and outside the CompanySubstantial knowledge of employment practices, laws and regulationsGood computer skillsPerformance Metrics:Employee relations effectiveness and confidentialityQuality and timeliness of HR documentationTurnover and retention metricsTalent acquisition cycle time and quality of hireTraining compliance and development outcomesAlignment of workforce capability and talent quality with organizational goals and strategic prioritiesTimeliness and effectiveness of talent acquisition effortsCompetencies:Directs WorkDevelops TalentNimble LearningPlans and AlignsManages ConflictResourcefulnessCustomer FocusPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hearOccasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally lift and/or move up to 30 poundsThe noise level in the work environment is usually lowIt is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #salaried #LASALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.