Human Resources Manager
About The Position
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. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. 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!
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in leadership development programs
- Collaborative, confident, and influential leader
- Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to foster team morale and bring fun to the workplace
- High ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values
- Strong business acumen
- Balanced approach to business and people needs
- Effective communication and engagement skills
- Ability to drive change and transformation
- Strong team-building and morale-boosting abilities
Responsibilities
- 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
- Develop strategies to reduce turnover and absenteeism
- Provide employee relations support, policy evaluation, and conduct investigations
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
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
- Retirement 401k program with company match
- 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)
- Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
