Head of Recruiting & HR

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for delivering on-site HR service in support of people strategy, building people management capability within stakeholder group, and driving consistency and efficiency in operational delivery. You will work with plant management team to develop the local HR strategy and deploy the global/regional one, and support various HR-related activities.

Ensures plant leaders model company values, uphold policies, effectively manage teams, and drive a culture of accountability.

Serves as a trusted advisor to plant leaders, offering proactive guidance on complex HR and employee issues.

Leads local communication strategy to team, feedback mechanisms, and recognition for team and KPI performance; drives Belonging, Inclusivity & Diversity culture and practices.

Owns HR Service Delivery Issues in the Plant - bridges on escalation/systemic delivery issues.

Tracks and analyses People KPIs and provide workforce insights to help leaders make informed decisions about staffing, productivity, and engagement.

Manages local talent acquisition activity as necessary, including process steps, interviews for some roles, and advises on selection of best talent.

Advises with leaders on onboarding plan and executes local HR onboarding for new employees, manages activities and planning for joining Ball and takes active steps to successfully integrate into team.

Guides supervisors on performance management programs, addressing performance issues, and recognizing achievements; executes Total Rewards programs, advises on compensation matters aligned with company processes/tools, and supports annual compensation processes.

Leverages skills assessment resources to identify gaps and align Global training programs with business needs. Leads activities for activating technical and leadership skills and ensure compliance with Global training programs.

Owns leadership development focus, talent planning and talent review process for location to ensure critical pipeline of talent.

Aligns staffing levels with production demands, and address labor gaps.

Union Relations/Works Counsel - Negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements and resolve labor disputes; Ensures adherence to labour laws, safety regulations, and company policies.

Drives adoption of HR service tools and empower team to seek solutions through company platforms.

General administrative tasks - Various administrative tasks related to local HR administration and/or daily tasks.

Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Solid experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role, ideally in manufacturing or a fast‑paced environment

Strong knowledge of employee relations, labour law, and HR processes

Data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

English and Finnish fluency (written and verbal)

High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

This role requires on‑site presence at our Mäntsälä plant.

Hiring Range
The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Health insurance, life insurance, pension plan, income protection, employee assistance program, company‑subsidized canteen, and cycle‑to‑work scheme.

If you have a disability and/or long‑term health condition that impacts on your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. View email address on click.appcast.io actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottle solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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