Head of Recruiting & HR

We are seeking an experienced and business-focused HR Manager to serve as the lead Human Resources partner for our manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Washington. In this critical role, you will be the site's primary HR advisor, employee relations expert, partnering closely with plant leadership, union representatives, and employees to foster a high-performing, compliant, and engaged workforce.

As a key member of the factory leadership team, you will help shape the future of the organization by driving workforce strategy, strengthening labor-management partnerships, leading culture transformation initiatives, and fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws while championing change management efforts that support operational excellence and business growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a dynamic unionized manufacturing environment, enjoys building trusted relationships, navigating complex employee and labor relations matters, strengthening labor-management partnerships, and leading culture transformation initiatives that enhance employee engagement, workforce performance, and organizational effectiveness.

This position is located in Vancouver, WA and is primarily office-based. Occasional domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants who require international relocation to the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
As an HR Manager (HR Factory Representative) you will:

Labor & Employee Relations Leadership
Serve as the primary HR lead for labor and employee relations matters within a unionized manufacturing environment.
Manage grievance processes, investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and labor-management discussions.
Build productive relationships with union leadership, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective problem-solving.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, labor agreements, and employment practices.
Provide expert guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
Partner with leaders to proactively identify and mitigate employee relations and compliance risks.
Maintain compliance with company policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding efforts for hourly manufacturing employees.
Partner with site leadership on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
Drive performance management, employee development succession planning, and workforce capability initiatives.
Business Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness
Support change management, organizational development, and culture transformation initiatives.
Drive employee engagement efforts and promote an inclusive, high-performance work environment.
Collaborate across HR functions to deliver seamless and effective HR support.
Data & Operational Excellence
Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics, including turnover, attendance, overtime, staffing, recruiting, and labor relations indicators.
Use data insights to guide decisions, improve workforce effectiveness, and support operational goals.
Maintain HR records and oversee day-to-day HR operations and site-specific HR programs.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations,or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Leadership experience
Experience supporting labor negotiations, grievance resolution, and labor-management committees is preferred but not required.
Experience leading organizational change, culture transformation, and workforce engagement initiatives is preferred but not required.
Strong employee relations, workplace investigation, and conflict resolution experience.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance practices.
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, build trust, and drive business results through strong partnerships.
Experience supporting change management, organizational development, and culture transformation initiatives .
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Pay Equity
The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work-related allowances.

Short-term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 10% of ABS
Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave and much more!
A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
\nCompany Description At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. r\n\r\nWe empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.