Senior Human Resources Manager

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications.

The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.

4 billion of revenues. More information is available at

RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency.

RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent. RYAM has a specific purpose to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose.

We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

How you’ll shape the future of the Corporate Human Resources Dept :

Provide HR generalist support for sales, marketing, R&D, and staff groups located in all locations, in support of business objectives.

Provide assistance with HR generalist support for the global HR function, as necessary. Direct the application of all HR and administration policies to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Act as the HR Business Partner supporting the outsourced recruiting process.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations, such as ADA, FMLA and EEO. Assist with the development of diversity programs as necessary.
• Conduct investigations on complaints of discrimination, harassment, etc.
• Provide HR advice and support to respective department heads with regards to both tactical and strategic HR issues to ensure optimal performance of their teams.
• Manage, update and publicize corporate policies and practices.
• Partner with Talent Management, implement the Coaching model and principles supporting organizational effectiveness. Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance as well as training and development issues.

Identify solutions to specific development needs.

• Develop a field personnel support model working with Directors, HR Canada, US, France.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You’ll be someone who can bring :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist within an international corporation. Proven track record in a broad HR function at the professional level.
• Extensive experience in Labor Relations, to include experience administering and negotiating collective bargaining agreements with labor unions.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal human resources law, compensation and benefits administration, and general knowledge of HRIS.

Requires excellent employee relations skills, coaching skills and certifications, and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and administration.

Bilingual French desirable.

Why you’ll love working for RYAM :

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Bonus / Merit
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan

EOE / Vet / Disability