Are you passionate about HR? Are you a team player? Ahlstrom is seeking a talented and innovative Human Resources Manager to join our Rhinelander team. In this strategic role, you 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.

We Take Care of Our People

• Safety isn't a priority here, it's a value. Priorities change over time, but values will remain the same.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts & HSA plans available
• Competitive 401(K) plan with company match and defined contributions
• Short-term incentive bonus program
• Fitness center and Weight Watcher’s membership reimbursement
• Other available benefits include, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection available, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance

About the Opportunity

• Provide safety leadership, encourage and support leaders at all levels to exhibit visible and actionable commitment to an accident-free workplace.
• Partner with your local team in a consultancy role to help leaders understand and administer policies and procedures necessary for business success.
• Talent: Partner with local leaders to develop talent strategies to consider both immediate talent needs and long-term staffing requirements.
• Review, approve and process grievances and related labor issues up to the step before arbitration.
• Developing and/or implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• Facilitate discussions between staff and union representatives on critical issues like pay, etc.
• Research, interpret and advise leaders on employment law
• Planning, and at times delivering, training - including inductions for new staff.
• Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
• This role does a require an on-site presence on a regular basis at the paper mill and also includes the ability to be ”on-call” every 4th weekend.

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 Occuptational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or a 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
• 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

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable and technical advanced specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,962.73 - $176,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with a unionized facility?

Work Location: In person