Human Resources Manager

This role is in Ironwood, Michigan.

Who We Are:

Ironwood Plastics is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations. We are proud to be ISO9001:2015/IATF 16949. Our success and market share come from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry. Ironwood is a family-oriented company with just over 100 employees and a long history dating back to 1979. We take pride in serving the automotive, electronics, industrial, medical, and military industries. And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!

Our Vision: Advanced Solutions, Superior Results, through the Power of Partnership.

What You Will Do:

As the Human Resources Manager, you will manage, administer, and support the HR activities and initiatives for Ironwood Plastics that will align the workforce with organizational goals and objectives.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Manages and supports the organization’s HR and safety practices, policies and programs, to align with business goals and the needs of multiple locations.
• Researches and recommends new or enhanced HR practices, policies, or programs, ensuring approved changes are effectively implemented and communicated across the business.
• Oversees and maintains HR and safety records required by law, including but not limited to: Affirmative Action Plan, Vest 100 & 100A, Tier 11 & TRI Environmental reporting; EEOC, MIOSHA 300 & 300A.
• Ensures legal compliance, maintains records, and protects confidential information.
• Assists with developing and maintaining job descriptions, ensuring roles are properly classified and compliant with federal and state requirements.
• Prepares HR related reports, budgets, and conducts research concerning compensation planning.
• Leads performance management initiatives, promoting consistent use of tools and assessments to develop leaders and measure team members’ progress toward business goals.
• Develops career development and training plans and programs to build skills, support succession planning, and create advancement opportunities.
• Manages and supports recruiting activities, partnering with hiring managers to ensure effective hiring.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employee transitions, including coordination of leaves of absence and other milestones.
• Manages, collaborates, and supportsthe management team ontough employee issues, investigations, and transitions providing recommendations and guidance on effective solutions and/or appropriate actions, ensuring thorough documentation, investigation and policy/procedure compliance.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, HR or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience within human resources, managing various HR functions within a manufacturing environment; 4 years of industry experience preferred.
• Certification(s): SHRM-CP or PHR preferred; or willingness to obtain.
• Functional Skills: Experienced with managing and supporting the HR activities and initiatives around Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations and HR practice, policy and process compliance within a multi-location manufacturing environment; Previous experience with HR and Safety reporting; ability to provide exceptional employee support and guidance while becoming a trusted resource and building effective partnerships within each location and throughout the organization; ability to listen and solve problems calmly, objectively, and effectively with solid reasoning to be able to make good decisions; great with project management, prioritization, managing details, and follow-through, with an excellent ability to research, develop and recommend new HR practices/policies or processes that can drive the business through people.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Previous experience with HRIS applications and ability to learn proprietary software required; Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written skillset; able to present and train leaders on new HR policies; Calm and open communicator.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Service-minded and supportive personality with a strength in educating others towards best practices; passionate about creating enhanced solutions targeted towards business goals; forward thinking, with the ability to be discrete with confidential information; collaborative and resourceful; self-directed and comfortable working within a broad set of guidelines. Advises managers of obstacles and makes recommendations on thoughtful options; Flexible and adaptable
• Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, polished in professional behaviors, assertive/strong influencer to lead changes within diverse departments and groups, who is accountable, fact and compliance driven, employee-focused, and team-oriented to create engagement and enhancements within the related HR department areas

Other Important Information:

Reports To: Vice President & General Manager

Core Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm (schedule can be somewhat flexible; will work 8- 9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week: M-F; some weekend hours could be required for urgent matters; 40-45 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: 1

Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with regular visits to the manufacturing floor

Travel: Up to 25%