Head of Recruiting & HR

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions within the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a positive work environment. The HR Manager manages HR teams, leads strategic HR initiatives, and partners with leadership to address organizational challenges.

Lead the HR department, including supervising HR staff and providing ongoing guidance and training.

Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive organizational performance.

Oversee recruitment, retention, and employee engagement strategies to ensure talent acquisition aligns with organizational needs.

Manage the performance management process, including performance evaluations, coaching, and feedback mechanisms.

Provide counsel to senior leadership on HR-related issues, including organizational development, conflict resolution, and labor relations.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and stay informed of changes.

Conduct employee relations activities, including resolving complex employee complaints and disputes.

Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities.

Oversee HR metrics and reporting, ensuring that data supports strategic decision-making and business planning.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

5+ years of experience in HR, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and employee relations strategies.

Proven ability to drive change and manage complex HR projects.

Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

#With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development
From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.