HR Manager

ALPLA Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

ALPLA is hiring an HR Manager in Bethlehem, PA to partner with Plant Leadership and drive talent development, employee relations, and compliance. The role oversees recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and HR systems to strengthen organizational capability and engagement.

Ideal candidates have a minimum 5 years of HR experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of employment laws, and proficiency in HRIS. SHRM credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to Plant Leadership for talent development and organizational growth.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and staffing with a focus on timeliness and quality.
• Oversee HR policies, documentation, and compliance across the site.
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent calibration.
• Partner with Payroll and plant leadership on training, safety, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

HRIS proficiency

Compliance

Communication

Coaching

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to Plant Leadership, supporting organizational growth through a comprehensive talent development strategy while safeguarding both company and employee interests.

This role fosters a culture of accountability and pride grounded in transparent communication, fairness, consistency, and firm adherence to organizational principles and business objectives. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the HR Manager helps establish the site as a benchmark for attracting, developing, and retaining high-caliber talent aligned with ALPLA's culture of excellence.

The HR Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR leadership that strengthens organizational capability, enhances employee engagement, and ensures full compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

This position oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, performance management, HR systems, and workforce planning to build and sustain a high-performance culture.

• Conduct and improve new hire onboarding to promote a positive employee experience.
• Lead recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions, ensuring timely and high-quality staffing decisions.
• Oversee employment advertising, pre-employment screening, and documentation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Address employee relations issues, including investigations into complaints or policy violations.
• Support initiatives that foster positive employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of HR changes.
• Maintain organizational charts, employee directories, job descriptions, and HR documentation.
• Manage performance review processes, talent calibration, and succession planning activities.
• Administer compensation and merit review programs, ensuring consistency and equity.
• Identify training needs and support leadership with employee development initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external training programs; maintain required training documentation.
• Partner with the plant leadership team to support safety programs, compliance, and continuous improvement practices.
• Manage the termination process, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to recommend improvements.
• Represent the company during unemployment claims and hearings.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to design an effective organizational structure and streamlined processes that fully leverage employee potential and sustain a pipeline of high-potential talent.
• Establish clear expectations through well-defined job descriptions, transparent communication, and consistent standards of engagement, reinforcing mutual accountability and strengthening employees’ understanding of company expectations and responsibilities.
• Leverage ALPLA, KM, and local market resources to position ALPLA KC as an employer of choice and enhance the organization’s reputation within the community.

What Makes You Great

Associate degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Bachelor’s preferred.

Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of employment laws; excellent communication; HRIS proficiency; strong problem-solving and coaching abilities.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred but not required.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; strong organizational and time-management skills.

Performance Metrics:

• Employee relations effectiveness and confidentiality
• Quality and timeliness of HR documentation
• Turnover and retention metrics
• Talent acquisition cycle time and quality of hire
• Training compliance and development outcomes
• Alignment of workforce capability and talent quality with organizational goals and strategic priorities
• Timeliness and effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts
• Directs Work
• Develops Talent
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Customer Focus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by
adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #salaried #BET

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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