Human Resources Business Partner

SWM International; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness and Work Life Support

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR activities at the Windsor, CT site. You will drive strategic HR plans, recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

The role requires 7–10 years HR Generalist experience with at least 3 years in management and a manufacturing background. On-site work is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business management.
• 7–10 years HR Generalist experience; 3+ years HR management.
• Strong manufacturing HR background.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with immigration processes and sponsored employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with HRIS and supervision of at least one direct report.
• On-site work only during core hours; remote work not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities for the site, including strategic planning and high-performance culture.
• Oversee recruitment from branding to applicant tracking to hire top talent.
• Drive performance management and succession planning.
• Collaborate with site leadership on HR strategies and goals.
• Develop and implement training initiatives.
• Handle employee relations and foster valued, productive employees.
• Serve as site expert on workforce planning issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner on global/domestic HR projects and update policies to current best practices.
• Lead sponsorship processes for employees needing support.
• Oversee employee engagement activities and engagement committee.
• Champion a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Management experience

Labor relations

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

ADP payroll

SuccessFactors

Job description

Job Description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Position Title: HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

FUNCTION: Human Resources ClassificaTIon: exempt location: WINDSOR, CT

Human Resources Business Partner reports directly to the Regional Human Resources Manager with a dotted line to the facility leader. This role is a key member of the site leadership team driving the human resources strategy and operational plans for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all human resources activities for the site, including strategic planning and execution of programs to bolster a culture of high performance.
• Lead and manage the recruitment process from the recruitment branding and applicant tracking to ensure we hire high performing talent aligning with company values and principles.
• Drive performance management and succession planning for the site.
• Partner with site leadership team to drive human resources strategies aligned to meet site goals and priorities.
• Develop and drive training initiatives
• Lead and manage all employee relations issues, including fostering a culture where employees feel productive and valuable contributors to the business.
• Serve as the site expert for all workforce planning issues.
• Ensure regulatory compliance on all federal, state and local regulations throughout the site are applied and adhered to.
• Work closely with the Human Resources team on global or domestic Human Resources projects as needed.
• Evaluate and modernize current systems, policies and practices to reflect current best practices within the Human Resources function.
• Work through the sponsorship process with current employees that require support
• Lead and manage employee engagement activities and serve as the lead on the employee engagement committee
• Champion a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

Qualifications

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in human resources or business management
• 7-10 years HR Generalist experience; 3+ years of HR Management
• Strong background in practicing HR in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws and regulations
• Labor relations background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
• Experience working with sponsored employees and immigration processes
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building techniques
• Strong presentation skills
• Must be trustworthy and maintain confidentiality
• Experience with HRIS Systems
• Supervised a minimum of 1 direct report in the past
• Ability to work 100% on-site during the core hours of 7-4 or 8-5 (remote work not available for this role)

Desirable Skills

• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish)
• Multi-site experience
• CPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification
• Knowledge of ADP payroll system and SuccessFactors HCM system

Salary Expectations

Salary range - $85,000 - $100,000 USD

Bonus potential 10%

What We Offer

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.