Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Do you love being close to the business, building relationships with employees and leaders, and creating a workplace where people feel valued and supported? We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Manager at our Menasha, Wisconsin facility. This position is opening due to the upcoming retirement of a long-tenured member of our HR team, providing an opportunity for a thoughtful transition and knowledge transfer. We are looking for a collaborative, energetic and approachable HR leader who genuinely enjoys working with people. Someone who wants to be visible on the plant floor, build trusted relationships with employees and leaders, and play an active role in making Menasha a great place to work. As a member of the site leadership team, you will be both a strategic partner to the business and an advocate for our employees. You will lead the HR function for the site, coach leaders, help develop our talent, strengthen employee engagement and foster a culture that reflects our values: People | Teamwork | Performance | Integrity | Passion What you'll do In this role, you will: Partner closely with plant leadership to support business performance, employee engagement and an effective workplace culture. Build strong, trusted relationships with employees, supervisors and leaders across the facility. Serve as an active member of the site leadership team, bringing the people perspective to business decisions. Lead and support all aspects of HR, including employee relations, recruiting and retention, training and development, compensation and benefits, organizational development and employee engagement. Coach supervisors and managers on leadership, employee relations, HR practices and policies. Champion a positive, people-focused work environment where employees feel heard, respected and supported. Help identify opportunities to continuously improve our people practices and the employee experience. Partner with the organization on safety initiatives and help reinforce a strong culture of safety. Support employees and leaders through change with sound judgment, discretion and a practical, solutions-oriented approach. Lead and develop the local HR team while ensuring responsive, high-quality HR support. Who we're looking for Beyond HR knowledge and experience, how you work with people matters to us. Our ideal candidate is someone who is: Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a natural ability to build trust at all levels of an organization. Energetic and approachable, and enjoys being out in the business rather than practicing HR from behind a desk. An effective coach and influencer who can balance employee advocacy with the needs of the business. Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. A practical problem solver who is willing to roll up their sleeves and help find solutions. Able to navigate challenging or sensitive situations with integrity, maturity and sound judgment. Comfortable leading through change and working through ambiguity. Passionate about creating a positive employee experience and building a strong workplace culture. Experience we're looking for Education in Human Resources, Business or a related field preferred Approximately 5 to 10 years of progressive HR experience. At least 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with employee relations, coaching leaders, building relationships with union leadership, and managing multiple HR priorities. Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and conflict-resolution skills. Excellent judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately. Why this opportunity? This is a great role for an HR professional who wants to have a visible and meaningful impact at the site level. You will have the opportunity to learn the business, work closely with plant leadership and employees, and help shape a workplace culture grounded in our values. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who likes people, enjoys building relationships and wants to be part of the team. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in Menasha and help us continue building a workplace where our people and our business can thrive together. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intertape Polymer Group