HR Leader for Plant Operations & People Strategy

Apel Extrusions Ltd; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

APEL Extrusions has an immediate requirement for a qualified Human Resources Manager at its Phoenix AZ facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the HR Manager will provide comprehensive HR support across the employee life cycle and partner with plant leadership to implement HR strategies and workforce planning.

The role also involves corporate HR initiatives across North American operations, ensuring compliance, driving engagement, and supporting a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR Management with at least 3 years of payroll, workers' compensation, and benefits administration experience.
• CHRP designation or progress towards certification is a plus.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience in Disability Management, Loss Control, Incident Investigation, and Workers' Compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Serve as liaison between management and employees, addressing disputes and investigations.
• Oversee performance management and provide guidance to managers.
• Administer employee benefits and support employee development.
• Identify training needs and facilitate workshops.
• Oversee payroll administration for nonexempt, hourly and salaried employees.
• Maintain HRIS/HRMS systems and personnel files for compliance.
• Develop and enforce company policies and the employee handbook; ensure labor-law compliance.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive employee engagement program.
• Monitor vacation schedules and accruals for all staff.
• Participate in workplace Environmental, Health and Safety Committee.
• Prepare HR KPIs and reports (headcount, turnover, attendance).
• Support Workers' Compensation processes and OSHA reporting; assist with return to work.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidential information handling

Education

HR Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HRIS systems

Job description

APEL Extrusions has an immediate requirement for a qualified Human Resources Manager at its Phoenix AZ facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the HR Manager will provide comprehensive HR support across the employee life cycle and partner with plant leadership to implement HR strategies and workforce planning.

The role also involves corporate HR initiatives across North American operations, ensuring compliance, driving engagement, and supporting a productive work environment.