Human Resources Manager

Green Bay Packaging; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

STD, LTD, life insurance

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking an HR Manager for the Baltimore Division to align people strategy with business goals. You will partner with the General Manager and site leaders to drive workforce planning, leadership coaching, employee relations, recruiting, retention, and organizational development.

The role requires excellent communication, integrity, and confidentiality, with strong knowledge of employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum of three years HR management experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials highly desired.
• Union experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with General Manager and leadership to develop people strategies addressing talent needs, workforce planning, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide coaching on employee relations, performance management, investigations, terminations, and day-to-day people leadership.
• Champion a people-first culture by modeling leadership behaviors and promoting accountability.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution to prevent recurring issues.
• Oversee talent acquisition processes including recruitment strategy, interviewing, and onboarding for key roles.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand required skills and competencies for open positions.
• Drive organizational development initiatives including leadership development and succession planning.
• Oversee HR operations, policies, pay, benefits, leave, and compliance with laws.
• Analyze compensation trends and coordinate with Corporate HR on competitive programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Talent management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a key member of the Baltimore Division leadership team, helping connect business goals with the day-to-day employee experience. This role partners closely with the General Manager and site leadership team to shape and execute the division’s people strategy, including workforce planning, leadership coaching, employee relations, recruiting, retention, succession planning, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that support current and future talent needs, workforce planning, organizational design, retention, and succession planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing coaching and guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, investigations, terminations, and day-to-day people leadership.
• Champion a people-first culture by modeling consistent leadership behaviors, promoting accountability, and supporting a respectful and engaged workplace.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including conducting investigations, addressing workplace concerns, resolving conflicts, and proactively identifying opportunities to prevent recurring issues.
• Manage and support the talent acquisition process, including recruitment strategy, interviewing, selection, hiring, internal mobility, and onboarding for key roles within the division.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand the skills and competencies needed for open positions and support hiring decisions that strengthen the team and business.
• Drive organizational development initiatives, including leadership development, team effectiveness, talent reviews, succession planning, and internal development opportunities.
• Oversee HR operations, policies, and practices to ensure consistency, and a positive employee experience.
• Administer and support HR processes related to pay, benefits, leave, reasonable accommodations, policy interpretation, and employee issue resolution.
• Analyze compensation and benefit trends and partner with Corporate HR as needed to support competitive programs that help attract and retain talent.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, while staying current on HR best practices, regulatory changes, and employment law trends.
• Plan and support employee communication, recognition, engagement, and feedback initiatives that strengthen culture and two-way communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Union experience a plus
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Pay Range for this role is $90,000-$120,000.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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