Head of Recruiting & HR

Join ALPLABuild 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. 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 benefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchChildcare and dependent care savings programsPaid vacation and holidaysCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursement and educational assistance programsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee recognition programsHands-on training and professional developmentA stable, growing company committed to sustainabilityReady to Build Your Future?What Will You Enjoy DoingThe Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to Plant Leadership, supporting organizational growth through a comprehensive talent development strategy while safeguarding both company and employee interests.As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the HR Manager helps establish the site as a benchmark for attracting, developing, and retaining high-caliber talent aligned with ALPLA's culture of excellence.The HR Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR leadership that strengthens organizational capability, enhances employee engagement, and ensures full compliance with company policies and employment regulations.This position oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, performance management, HR systems, and workforce planning to build and sustain a high-performance culture.Conduct and improve new hire onboarding to promote a positive employee experience.Lead recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions, ensuring timely and high-quality staffing decisions.Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.Address employee relations issues, including investigations into complaints or policy violations.Support initiatives that foster positive employee engagement, morale, and retention.Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of HR changes.Maintain organizational charts, employee directories, job descriptions, and HR documentation.Manage performance review processes, talent calibration, and succession planning activities.Administer compensation and merit review programs, ensuring consistency and equity.Identify training needs and support leadership with employee development initiatives.Coordinate internal and external training programs; maintain required training documentation.Manage the termination process, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.Represent the company during unemployment claims and hearings.Partner with Plant Leadership to design an effective organizational structure and streamlined processes that fully leverage employee potential and sustain a pipeline of high-potential talent.Leverage ALPLA, KM, and local market resources to position ALPLA KC as an employer of choice and enhance the organization's reputation within the community.What Makes You GreatAssociate degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within manufacturing.HRIS proficiency; strong problem-solving and coaching abilities.management skills.Performance 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. 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). #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.