Plant Human Resources Manager

Primary Purpose

To provide effective Human Resources services to the Coosa Pines Mill that enhance the organization’s value through its people.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide and support the people-management functions that drive our business results, including training and development processes.
• Manage all aspects of employee relations, including leadership of the labor management process.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts that include talent management and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with all legal obligations pertaining to employment.
• Provide guidance and support for health, safety, environmental and quality strategies that ensure protection of employee and company property, safety, health environmental compliance and product quality.
• Guide efforts to improve employee communications and community relations.
• Manage operating budget and guide financial performance of the department.
• Manage site security services through third-party provider.
• Manage Worker’s compensation process, including the post-injury management procedures.
• Coach and counsel employees to promote maximum performance.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum four-year degree in Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations preferred.
• Manufacturing/Industrial experience required.
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the HR field, including experience in labor relations and track record in fostering labor-management collaboration.
• Demonstrated proficiency at achieving results and leading organizational change while adhering to stated Company values.
• Strong understanding of State and Federal employment law, including workers’ compensation.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities to meet short and long term objectives.
• Outstanding communication skills, including ability to quickly build rapport with all members of the organization.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to quickly make sound decisions based on experience and judgment even when the information available is incomplete and/or you are under pressure;
• Project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.