Human Resources Manager

allnex • East Saint Louis, IL

35d

About The Position

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!
Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.
You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic partner to local leadership and a trusted resource for employees. In this role, you will oversee the full spectrum of HR activities—including recruitment, talent development, employee relations, benefits, and compliance—while guiding leaders through effective people‑management practices.
The ideal candidate is relationship‑driven, highly organized, and adaptable, with a strong ability to navigate the dynamic needs of a manufacturing workforce. You will play a critical role in shaping culture, driving performance, and ensuring that HR processes and programs support both business objectives and employee success.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of Human Resources and Labor Relations background within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources and Labor Relations Management.
• Strong communication skills, facilitation skills and influencing skills.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office, HRIS (SAP-SuccessFactors) and Payroll systems (ADP).
• Strategic Capabilities
• Leadership/Influencing/Coaching
• Team Leader/Team Player
• Self-Motivator/Bias for Action/Change Agent
• Values Diversity

Nice To Haves

• SPHR/SHRM-SCP Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Handles all HR matters: recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leave management, employee relations, leadership development, training, administrative tasks, payroll/timekeeping support, etc.
• Play a key role with local management to assist in management initiatives.
• Provide management with ongoing consultation on performance management tools and solutions.
• Ensure that difficult/sensitive issues are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Ensure effective communications for assigned location.
• Understand the talent needs of the business & develop plans to identify, acquire and develop the next generation of leaders.
• Understand and begin to utilize critical HR metrics to diagnose and address challenges to the business and manage day to day issues.
• Interact effectively with Global, Regional and Local Leadership Teams.
• Stays abreast of best practices in the area of Human Resources.
• Promote the Allnex culture and values.

Benefits

• We offer We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager