HR Manager (Kaukauna, WI)

About the Opportunity

In this strategic role, the qualified incumbent will lead the site's Human Resources function and offer expertise in the areas of talent management, recruiting and retention, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, coaching / development, change management and employee relations in a union environment.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide safety leadership, encouragement and support to Senior and Plant Leaders at all levels while exhibiting visible and actionable commitment to an injury free workplace
• Partner with the local team in a consultancy capacity to assist leaders with comprehending and administering policies and procedures necessary for business success
• Partner with local leaders to develop talent strategies considering both immediate talent needs and long-term staffing requirements
• Review, approve and process grievances and related labor issues up to and prior to the arbitration process
• Developing and implementing policies on issues relating to working conditions, performance management, equal opportunity, disciplinary procedures and absence management
• Facilitate discussions between staff and union representatives on critical issues, such as, job responsibilities, conflict resolution, generational differences, and compensation, etc.
• Research, interpret and advise leaders on employment law
• Planning, and at times delivering, training, including overviews / training for new employees
• Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
• Coach key plant management on leadership development, communications, and policy improvements
• Collaborates with peer HR Managers and Corporate Resources to improve HR process consistency

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Minimum Occupational Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field
• The qualified incumbent must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the same or HR Business Partner role
• Paper Mill experience is not required but someone with manufacturing or related experience highly preferred
• Prior supervisory experience - this role will directly supervisor HR team members
• Experience supporting union environments
• Familiarity or knowledge of Change Management
• Labor Relations, Employee Relations or Employment Law experience and knowledge
• Payroll processing experience is highly desired, preferably with experience using ADP
• Curious nature in relation to learning new technology
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments
• Ability to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgrounds
• Extensive public speaking, training, and / or presentation skills

Required Occupational Competencies :

Change Management. Anticipates the need for change, dedicates the required resources, and fosters innovation and creativity.

Facilitates and leads change management initiatives and monitors their implementation.

Commitment to Continuous Process Improvement. Assesses the effectiveness of functions and systems, as well as, current practices;

streamlines standards and processes and develops innovative approaches to program development and implementation.

• Attention to Detail. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Oral Communication. Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using speech in individual or group situations;

attends to and fully comprehends what others are saying.

• Written Communication. Demonstrates the ability to express ideas, thought and concepts clearly in writing, using correct and appropriate grammar, organization and structure.
• Business Acumen : Demonstrates a working knowledge of the labor market and its connection to organizational success. Understands manufacturing and operational processes.
• Consultation : Coaches leaders on HR matters. Problem solves with stakeholders and develops creative HR solutions. Ability to have difficult and courageous conversations.
• Action Oriented : Motivated to act with urgency and can prioritize. Handles challenges in stride with a positive demeanor.

Able to adapt and make decisions. Exercise a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision.

High Integrity : Acts with uncompromising integrity. Role models ethical behavior.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World.

Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.

We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected.

At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.

Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com