Director, Human Resources Bagcraft

Novolex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation & sick days

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking the Director of Human Resources – Bagcraft to partner with the Bagcraft operating unit and leadership across six US manufacturing sites. You will develop short- and medium-term HR strategies, establish tools and cadences, and ensure deliverables are defined, on time, and within budget.

Lead HR professionals, own talent acquisition and management, advise on culture and organizational development, analytics, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• 7+ years HR business partner experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience with talent management, recruiting, compensation, org development.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and ATS; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels; travel up to 40% US.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to align HR projects with business objectives.
• Lead HR team across six US sites; mentor and escalate employee relations issues.
• Oversee engagement, onboarding, and immersion for leadership hires.
• Drive talent management, performance reviews, and workforce planning.
• Guide culture, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Develop dashboards/analytics to improve People metrics and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with laws and union-related labor relations; negotiate where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR business partner

Strategic planning

Coaching & leadership

Communication & influence

Labor relations

Change management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Company Overview

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

The Director, Human Resources – Bagcraft will serve as a business partner to the Bagcraft operating unit and respective leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for developing short-and-medium term HR strategies and action plans that create solutions to problems and support business objectives. S/he will establish tools and cadences to ensure deliverables are clearly defined and then delivered are on time, within budget, and achieve desired business outcomes.

This position reports to the VP, Human Resources - QSR and will lead a team of HR professionals across 6 manufacturing sites in the US. Additionally, they will partner with colleagues in our centers of excellence such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partner - Actively participates in strategic planning to align functional HR strategies, projects, and initiatives to deliver business objectives; acts as a confidant and coach to the operating unit leaders
• Leadership - Leads a team of HR professionals including HR managers, generalist, and other administrative professionals serving as a mentor, coach, and point of escalation for serious employee relations issues
• Engagement - Creates a common approach to engagement across the business unit’s office and production environments; proactively champions regular and effective communication at all levels
• Talent Acquisition - Leads full-cycle recruiting process for all business unit and site leadership team member positions, including all plant and operations managers; consults with leaders on onboarding and immersion
• Talent Management - Owns talent management process deployment including annual performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, development plans, learning & development opportunities, etc.
• Company Culture - Advises and provides guidance to leadership regarding talent, organizational effectiveness, change management, and culture to align to Novolex's core values and strategic initiatives
• Analytics - Regularly creates and maintains dashboards and performs analytics to identify root cause and suggest appropriate countermeasures impacting performance for all People-related metrics
• Compliance - Ensures compliance with and adherence to all local, state, and federal laws for all aspects of human resources management; stays current on trends related to human resources
• Labor Relations - Facilitate and manage labor relations, including negotiations, conflict resolution, the development and administration of collective bargaining agreements, and overseeing the grievance and arbitration processes
• Other duties, as assigned

Critical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 7+ years HR business partner experience in a manufacturing or distribution organization
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certifications or local equivalent preferred
• Experience with talent management, recruiting, compensation, and organizational development
• Experience with HRIS, Payroll, and Applicant Tracking systems
• Experience driving strategic business initiatives through HR processes
• Experience leading change in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading a team and developing individual skills and team capabilities
• Ability to effectively coach, communicate, and influence leaders and team members at all levels
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Experience working with a unionized environment and population preferred
• Ability to influence positive relations with labor unions and key representatives
• Ability to travel up to 40% within the United States

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $150,000-$180,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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 [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen