What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Novolex?
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job Description
This role is the primary strategic HR Manager, supporting our Equipment Service business, while also serving as a key contributor to our Company’s projects and programs. This role will partner closely with the business as well as other HR leaders to execute strategic initiatives that support the needs and priorities of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the talent acquisition process from needs assessment to onboarding.
What You'll Get From Us Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job Description
This role is the primary strategic HR Manager, supporting our Equipment Service business, while also serving as a key contributor to our Company’s projects and programs. This role will partner closely with the business as well as other HR leaders to execute strategic initiatives that support the needs and priorities of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the talent acquisition process from needs assessment to onboarding.
- Develop & execute talent acquisition strategies for the short and long-term
- Own and continuously improve the onboarding programs and processes within the location
- Execute learning and development programs to prepare employees for more significant responsibilities and career opportunities
- Develop local succession plans to ensure that we have the right talent to deliver the ambitions of the organization today and tomorrow
- Provide counsel and support to managers and employees on ongoing HR initiatives and projects
- Provide change management support; drive and facilitate change communications and management in support of functional business initiatives, projects and changes
- Develop and execute proactive employee engagement programs to ensure high levels of business performance
- Ensure consistent, timely and accurate application and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures
- Ensure the plant payroll is fully compliant with all company policies and procedures
- Partner closely with the COE’s (Centers of Excellence) and build strong working relationships to facilitate information exchange and collaborative problem solving
- Analyze people-based data trends and metrics, and identify opportunities to create trends that would improve manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and/or employee retention
- Coach and advise across all levels of the organization on a variety of components impacting employee experience, including performance management, people and team dynamics, rewards and recognition, and employee relations concerns
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5 years of work-related experience required
- HRCI or SHRM Certification preferred
- Experience with Kronos, ADP or similar HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
- Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational and auditing skills required
What You'll Get From Us Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen