Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

We are looking for a strategic hands-on HR Manager to lead HR objectives for our KIK Mars plant. In this role, you will report functionally to the HR Director and partner closely with local Plant Manager to align HR initiatives with operations goals. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic HR leader with a strong sense of urgency, and talent in guiding supervisors and employees through change and ongoing improvements. Ideally, your skill set will include a well-rounded HR Business Partner background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting Plant Management with performance management, training, discipline, statutory compliance and maintaining positive working relationships. A strong understanding of HR is required to ensure competitive practices and counsel is provided within an appropriate cultural framework that enables an environment of trust and high-quality employee relations of 100+ associates.

Lead all Human Resources activities for the Mars, PA manufacturing facility

Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support operational and business objectives

Provide coaching and strategic HR guidance to leaders and supervisors on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, and organizational development

Drive employee engagement, retention, recognition, and culture initiatives that support a positive and productive work environment

Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies

Partner with leaders to strengthen talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and employee development

Develop and implement training programs that enhance leadership capabilities, workforce skills, and operational effectiveness

Support recruiting efforts for salaried and hourly positions, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent

Utilize HR metrics and analytics to identify workforce trends and develop action plans that improve engagement, retention, productivity, and performance

Lead the implementation and communication of HR programs, initiatives, and organizational changes

Manage salary administration processes and provide guidance on compensation-related decisions

Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for both employees and leaders while maintaining a strong pulse on organizational health and culture

5 or more years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner within a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated success managing employee relations, conducting workplace investigations, resolving complex employee issues, and coaching leaders
• Experience partnering with plant leadership to drive workforce planning, employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Proven ability to coach and develop frontline supervisors and managers
• Experience leading performance management, talent development, and succession planning processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage HR data and metrics to drive business decisions
• Experience supporting organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recruiting experience across both salaried and hourly populations
• Highly trusted to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR reporting tools

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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