Human Resources Manager
Avient
Human Resources Manager For Color & Additives US/CAN
At Avient, our people power our performance. As Human Resources Manager for Color & Additives US/CAN, you will play a visible leadership role across multiple manufacturing sites, shaping culture, strengthening the talent pipeline, and partnering with leaders to deliver business results within the Color, Additives & Inks segment.
This hands-on role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in manufacturing environments, builds trusted partnerships with operational leaders, and brings energy to talent development, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Partner with business leaders and the Senior HR Manager to deliver HR strategies aligned to business goals
- Lead HR execution across a portfolio of manufacturing locations, including Holden, MA; Lewiston, ME; Bethel, CT; and other sites within the region.
- Drive talent strategies including workforce planning, org design, succession planning, and development
- Support recruiting and retention strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent
- Lead employee relations, performance management, and development initiatives
- Implement and ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and ethical standards
- Use HR metrics and insights including turnover, engagement, and performance data to guide decisions and drive continuous improvement
- Champion a safe, inclusive, and high accountability work environment
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, guiding complex people and organizational decisions
- Lead and support change initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, employee relations, and performance management
- Proven ability to influence leaders and operate strategically while executing tactically
- Business acumen with a track record of aligning HR priorities to operational and financial outcomes
- Experience using HR data and metrics to drive decisions
- HR certification (SHRM‑CP/SCP) a plus
Why Avient
- Visible impact across multiple sites and businesses
- Strong partnership with business and enterprise HR leadership
- Opportunity to lead change and shape the employee experience
- Growth focused culture that values innovation, collaboration, and accountability
If you are an HR leader who wants to play to win, collaborate seamlessly, and help build the future of Avient, we would love to hear from you!
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, View email address on click.appcast.io.
Job Info
- Job Identification 40001343
- Job Category Generalist
- Posting Date 08/25/2026, 03:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 85 Industrial Dr, Holden, MA, 01520, US (On-site)
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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