Plant HR Manager

Ardagh Metal Packaging USA • Fremont, OH

108d

About The Position

Ardagh Group is seeking a Plant HR Manager for our beverage can plant in Fremont, OH. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Corporate HR. The Plant HR Manager functions as the HR Business Partner for a manufacturing facility in order to align HR objectives with strategic organizational objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with and guide management in various areas such as employee relations, leadership development, change management, performance consulting, diversity management, conflict management, legal compliance, etc. This position is viewed by the plant team as a partner, coach and resource.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in HR preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Experience independently identifying, developing and leading key strategic projects to meet corporate business goals.
• Ability to guide efforts of plant-level HR resources to identify opportunities and lead change.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software to assure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and administrative compliance consistent with regulatory and internal practices.
• Ability to utilize available data for assessment of current state on progress of key initiatives.
• Previous experience driving positive results in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in establishing effective approaches to improve employee engagement.
• Effective in problem-solving and dispute resolution.
• Experience and comfort working in a team-based matrix environment at a high level.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees especially during difficult and challenging situations.
• Knowledge in the area of talent acquisition, performance management and retention.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training to employees on a number of HR/policy topics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with plant to improve business results and meet objectives.
• Primary plant process owner for benefits.
• Assists in developing effective long-term staffing plans to hire the right people in the right jobs at the right time.
• Plan, develop, and implement wage and salary programs to align with business strategy and external competitive concerns.
• Provide expertise to plant on leadership development, performance management, change management, resource planning, salary planning, etc.
• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and determine appropriate next steps.
• Consult with employees at all levels through listening objectively and then providing solutions that support positive business results.
• Participate in the development of corporate and departmental goals and objectives with particular focus on alignment of various departments supported.
• Educate and monitor management actions and decisions to maintain compliance with legal requirements.
• Evaluate changing demographics, legal and technical developments in the field, and develop new programs to meet the corporation's needs.
• Challenge and direct the plant management team to apply Ardagh values to day-to-day actions and decisions.
• Integrate Ardagh standards of Leadership into client systems such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, selection process, etc.
• Review personnel actions including merit increases, promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions. Ensure all actions comply with internal and external controls.
• Manage the uniform application of policies and procedures and the application of discipline.
• Manage and track safety training, plant incidents/accidents and safety programs, plus case management for worker's compensation, to ensure our employees work in a safe environment.
• Assist sector HR leadership in projects as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Working environments where employees feel valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree