Human Resources Business Partner

Scapa Tapes North America; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

CDHP

PPO

EPO

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation & personal time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance programs

Wellness & career development

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. in Windsor, CT is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to lead site HR strategy and operations under the Regional HR Manager. This role drives workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations for a manufacturing site.

You will partner with site leadership to implement programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a high-performance culture. Strong communication, HRIS experience, and the ability to manage a direct report are essential; on-site presence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business management required.
• 7–10 years HR Generalist experience; 3+ years HR management.
• Manufacturing HR experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 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 with sponsored employees and immigration processes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality.
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Supervised at least 1 direct report.
• On-site work 7-4 or 8-5; remote work not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities for the site, including strategic planning and execution of programs.
• Lead recruitment processes from branding to applicant tracking to hire high-performing talent.
• Drive performance management and succession planning for the site.
• Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with site goals.
• Develop and drive training initiatives.
• Lead employee relations issues and foster a valued workplace culture.
• Serve as site expert for workforce planning issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate on global or domestic HR projects as needed.
• Evaluate and modernize current HR systems and policies.
• Support sponsorship processes for employees needing it.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and serve on the engagement committee.
• Champion a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Management

Microsoft Office

Labor laws

Communication

Immigration processes

HRIS systems

Direct report management

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or business management

CPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification

Tools

ADP payroll

SuccessFactors HCM

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

Description

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.

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

• 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.