HR Manager

Ventek Solutions, LLC; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

HRA/HSA option

Job summary

Ventek Solutions LLC in Tennessee is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support its two plants in Tullahoma and Mt. Pleasant.

This on-site role requires weekly travel between locations and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. You will oversee the full employee life cycle, administer policies, manage payroll data, benefits, leaves and compliance, partner with plant leadership on staffing, engagement and training, and drive continuous improvement across the organization while

Qualifications

• Minimum six years in HR or related area, with focus on employee relations, policy administration, safety and compliance in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Paycor experience is preferred.
• Must communicate effectively and build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Managers and Operations to provide HR support and policy administration.
• Oversee full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, development, retention, offboarding.
• Lead talent development, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage payroll data accuracy, benefits administration, and leave of absence processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Paycor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ventek Solutions (Ventek) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. The organization helps customers address complex challenges in product protection, component light-weighting, insulation, and design simplification. Ventek’s services span a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Ventek Solutions leverages creative design, thoughtful engineering, and meticulous program management to deliver customized solutions. Ventek operates 9 plants in the US and Mexico with corporate headquarters in Charleston, SC.

In 2024, Black Diamond Capital Management acquired the Protective Solutions segment of Sonoco Products Company, rebranding the business as Ventek Solutions LLC. This acquisition encompassed the existing manufacturing footprint along with the embedded design engineering, program management, and commercial resources. As Ventek Solutions, we are dedicated to maintaining our advanced capabilities in creative design, thoughtful engineering, meticulous program management, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our team and support our plants in Tullahoma and Mt. Pleasant, TN. Candidates should be local to one of these plant locations and have the ability to travel to either/both locations weekly. The role is onsite daily and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a strategic partner to the Plant Managers and Plant Operations teams, providing HR support and guidance and administering company policies, procedures and programs.
• Responsible for the full employee life cycle — from hiring and onboarding through development, retention and offboarding — with an emphasis on creating a positive employee experience at every stage.
• Partners with plant leadership on coaching, development, employee relations matters and investigations as needed.
• Leads talent building, training and organizational development for both plants.
• Leads and supports employee engagement and culture activities.
• Champions a continuous improvement culture, supporting lean and problem-solving initiatives and building workforce capability to sustain them.
• Ensures accurate timekeeping and payroll data for timely payroll processing.
• Monitors local wage practices and employment trends.
• Partners with plant leadership and Finance on headcount planning, labor budgeting and cost control, providing the workforce data and analysis behind the annual budget, forecasts and management of labor spend against plan.
• Works with plant leadership and corporate Talent Acquisition to determine staffing needs and develop job descriptions, and manages the plant hiring process — job postings, hourly recruiting, interviewing and selection.
• Conducts onboarding and training and supports management in monitoring performance to Ventek standards.
• Maintains employment-related documentation — personnel files, I-9s and required recordkeeping — in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
• Serves as point of contact for benefit programs, including open enrollment, enrollment support, plan questions and issue resolution.
• Manages leave of absence requests including FMLA, ADA and workers’ compensation matters.
• Serves as the plant point of contact for state and local agencies on unemployment claims, wage-and-hour inquiries and other employment matters, including hearings.
• Maintains working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends policy updates as needed.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of six years’ experience working in one or more functional areas of Human Resources or a related area, with at least four years’ experience with Employee Relations, Policy and Procedure administration, safety, compliance, and/or related HR Manager experience within Manufacturing is preferred.
• Operationally proficient with Microsoft Office suite and applicant tracking systems. Paycor experience is especially preferred.
• Must be an effective communicator and able to build relationships across functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

This position operates in both office and manufacturing plant environments. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, move throughout the plant floor, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required in designated production areas.

Ventek Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, plus PTO and paid holidays each year.

Ventek Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Ventek Solutions provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process.