Human Resources Manager

Avient Corporation; Dawson (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation seeks a Human Resources Manager for Color & Additives US/CAN based in Holden, MA. You will partner with site leaders to deliver HR strategies across Holden, Lewiston, and Bethel, driving talent planning, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

You’ll lead HR policy compliance, use metrics to guide decisions, and mentor leaders to strengthen the organization. This role offers visibility and impact across multiple sites within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required or equivalent.
• 5-7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employee relations, and performance management.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and operate strategically while executing tactically.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and Senior HR Manager to deliver HR strategies aligned to business goals.
• Lead HR execution across a portfolio of manufacturing locations.
• Drive talent strategies including workforce planning, org design, succession planning, and development.
• Support recruiting and retention strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent.
• Lead employee relations, performance management, and development initiatives.
• Implement and ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and ethical standards.
• Use HR metrics and insights to guide decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and high accountability work environment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, guiding complex people decisions.
• Lead and support change initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR

5-7+ years HR experience

Labor laws knowledge

Influence leaders

Business acumen

HR data & metrics

HR certification (SHRM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Color & Additives - US & Canada | Holden, MA

At Avient, our people power our performance. As Human Resources Manager for Color & Additives US/CAN, you will play a visible leadership role across multiple manufacturing sites, shaping culture, strengthening the talent pipeline, and partnering with leaders to deliver business results within the Color, Additives & Inks segment.

This hands‑on role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives in manufacturing environments, builds trusted partnerships with operational leaders, and brings energy to talent development, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and the Senior HR Manager to deliver HR strategies aligned to business goals
• Lead HR execution across a portfolio of manufacturing locations, including Holden, MA; Lewiston, ME; Bethel, CT; and other sites within the region.
• Drive talent strategies including workforce planning, org design, succession planning, and development
• Support recruiting and retention strategies to attract, develop, and retain high‑performing talent
• Lead employee relations, performance management, and development initiatives
• Implement and ensure compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and ethical standards
• Use HR metrics and insights including turnover, engagement, and performance data to guide decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and high accountability work environment
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, guiding complex people and organizational decisions
• Lead and support change initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5-7+ years of progressive HR experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employee relations, and performance management
• Proven ability to influence leaders and operate strategically while executing tactically
• Business acumen with a track record of aligning HR priorities to operational and financial outcomes
• Experience using HR data and metrics to drive decisions
• HR certification (SHRMCP/SCP) a plus

Why Avient

• Visible impact across multiple sites and businesses
• Strong partnership with business and enterprise HR leadership
• Opportunity to lead change and shape the employee experience
• Growth focused culture that values innovation, collaboration, and accountability

If you are an HR leader who wants to play to win, collaborate seamlessly, and help build the future of Avient,

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