Plant HR Manager

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description

While reporting to TOPPAN’s HR Field Operations Manager, the Plant HR Manager is responsible for handling employee relations activities at designated plant location(s) as assigned. Responsibilities include; the understanding and application of Federal, State laws, such as, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, COBRA, NLRB, etc., and other legal requirements to protect the company against litigation. Conducts surveys on employee morale, local wages/benefits, employment issues and develop reports and recommendations to management regarding these items.  Works with management to communicate, train, coach and assist employees in an effort to maintain effective employee morale. May assist with local hourly recruiting activities including diversity hiring, employee tracking and interviewing. Will advise and participate in employee and management counseling regarding company policies, procedures, legal requirements, employee performance, discipline, benefits, restructuring, etc.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participates in the salaried and key leader selection process at the plants.
• Drives a structured interview process at the plants.
• Spots trends or concerns in hourly hiring and workforce planning and takes appropriate steps to resolve them.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of corporate policies and procedures and legal standards in the hiring process.
• Ensures that diversity and inclusion efforts are a part of recruiting process at the plant level.
• Partners with plants to implement initiatives to improve TOPPAN capabilities, capacity and succession planning.
• Onboards new managers and ensures assimilation into their new roles.
• Ensures effective compensation programs are designed for the local external environment working with Corporate Compensation.
• Communicates pension and retirement programs effectively
• Implements any compensation changes consistently using best practices. This includes spot bonuses, job structures, and base rates as examples.
• Ensures training of local resources on compensation and benefits occurs. Checks in on coordinators to clarify any concerns or issues.
• Ensures General Wage Increases are communicated appropriately within the plant.
• Has general awareness of new laws and regulations and assists in implementation at the local level.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the key concepts of Sonoco’s talent management processes.
• Can effectively identify performance issues, as necessary.
• Conducts annual harassment and workplace violence training.
• Participates in GPS locally and within HR.
• Ensures diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias training is complete at the plant (when this becomes available).
• Provides support and guidance to employees with concerns or issues - problem solving, employee performance, last chance agreements
• Applies Level A policy understanding to employee situations, e.g. occurrences.
• Provides opportunities for open discussions and meetings for complaint and conflict resolution.
• Builds positive relationships with both the salaried and hourly workforce at the plant(s).
• Develop relationships with the local union and plant union representation.
• Ensures appropriate administration of the union contract (Collective Bargaining Agreement).
• Works through grievances with the HR Operations Manager and plant leadership group’s assistance
• Uses the relevant systems required for the day-to-day operational activities related to the role (e.g.  UKG, ADP, Workday).
• Understands the key business processes that are enabled through the systems (e.g. IT requests, payroll, benefits).
• Understands the key inputs and outputs required, how information flows through the system and how outputs are used in the broader business context.
• Establishes and maintains an effective relationship with internal business partners and gains their trust and respect.
• Understands the importance of balancing the employee and the business interests
• Ability to multitask

This is an ONSITE position located out of our Franklin Park, IL Facility

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.

• 7 + years direct HR experience preferably in manufacturing or industrial environment  

• Prior union HR experience to include union contract negotiations preferred
• 10+ years direct HR experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English to include speaking & writing preferred
• Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related discipline preferred
• HR Certification preferred (HRCI or SHRM)

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.