Head of Recruiting & HR

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team! In this role, you will partner with our Supply Chain organization, with a focus on our Allied and Recycling divisions, Continuous Improvement team, and Operations Training team to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and culture initiatives across multiple manufacturing and distribution locations. As ADS continues to transform its Supply Chain operations, this highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes through strategic HR partnership, dynamic thought leadership, and a strong focus on developing people and organizational capability. If you are passionate about helping businesses grow through talent and culture, we would love to hear from you!

Align operational strategies with people initiatives to support growth

Lead performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, and learning programs

Oversee leadership recruiting and onboarding processes

Partner with Regional Manufacturing Managers to implement people initiatives

Support professional development of Regional Manufacturing Managers

Oversee HR responsibilities at site locations with Plant Managers

Ensure HR teams align with supply chain strategies

Drive transformation and support change management

Evaluate and improve organizational structure

Provide employee relations support, policy evaluation, and conduct investigations

5+ years of HR Leadership/Business Partner experience

Bachelor's degree in business

Ability to use data for business recommendations

Broad understanding of HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Skilled in building productive partnerships

High ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values

Ability to drive change and transformation

Strong team-building and morale-boosting abilities

#Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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