Plant Office & People Manager

Advanced Drainage Systems • Cordele, GA

6d • Onsite

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.
The Plant Office & People Manager (POPM) is responsible for the day-to-day support for human resources related activities at the manufacturing plant. This position represents the “last mile” HR support for all location employees. This position plays a critical role in site staffing, connecting employees with benefits, ADS communications, HRIS administration and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills- both verbal and written
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Functions well in a team environment
• Ability to manage through conflict
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred
• Equivalent HR experience

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years HR experience
• Knowledge of benefits and payroll helpful
• Advanced skill set in all Microsoft Office suite platforms

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding for all new hires including new hire paperwork and review of all policies
• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of timecards to the payroll team
• Prepares HR reporting such as Turnover and attendance
• Conducts stay and exit interviews with employees
• Works closely with HRBP to execute all HR and Corporate initiatives
• Recruitment liaison between HRBP and RPO to ensure positive candidate experience during pre-employment & onboarding processes
• Partners closely with plant leadership on Daily management initiatives related to people
• Executes HR initiatives such as development plans for hourly workforce and oversees certification completion
• Partners with Plant Manager to lead local community engagement activities
• Champions and executes communication plans to ensure that enterprise-wide messages reach all employees
• Partners with Plant leadership to communicate corporate initiatives timely
• Coordinates onsite events related to recruitment, benefits, outside vendors visits etc.
• Completes verification of employment requests for current and former employees
• Improving and maintaining HRIS, supporting the company’s annual HR activities, and assisting managers and employees with HR related matters and policy interpretation.
• Partner with plant leaders driving employee engagement, employee recognition, and retention initiatives
• Assist leaders with internal investigations
• Responsible for accurate HRIS data entry and reporting using ADP and E-time Software
• Administrative responsibility for HR, phones, mail, correspondence etc.
• Maintains worker’s comp files, leaves and post-accident and random drug testing
• Requests pre-employment background check, schedules physical and drug testing
• Assist managers and supervisors with day-to-day HR issues
• Oversee personnel Administration (personnel files, vacation & attendance tracking, new employee processing and benefits administration)
• Oversee request and setup of new Vendors
• Oversee PO management
• Coordinate Travel Arrangements for Plant visitors
• Miscellaneous projects as required

Benefits

• Health & Welfare 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, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an 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), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree