Human Resources Manager

Crown Holdings, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Safety commitment

Meaningful career opportunities

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This pivotal role involves directing HR activities to ensure state, local, and federal compliance, and acting as a strategic partner with plant management.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in HR management within manufacturing. Responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. A dedication to positive workplace culture and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an HR management role.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner with plant management.
• Manage talent acquisition for salaried and hourly employees.
• Oversee performance management and employee relations.

Skills

Project management

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organizational leadership

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Workday

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It’s an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

Position Overview: The Human Resources Manager will direct the Human Resources activities to ensure the facility meets all state, local and federal requirements while complying with Crown policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform as a strategic partner along with the rest of the plant management team. Act as a liaison between the plant floor management and the Plant Manager with responsibility for all aspects of human resources in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Liaison with Corporate Human Resources team on various matters as member of company-wide Human Resources Team.
• Involvement with the plant’s EHS Committee, WCP Committee and Quality Teams.
• Provides hands‑on employee relations and support to employees of Crown. Coordinate employee communications and meetings to keep employees informed.
• Employee relations issues which would include but not be limited to resolving conflicts, implementing disciplinary procedures, developing and rolling out improvement plans, investigating and resolving harassment claims and implementing required employee actions.
• Documenting all appropriate investigations and maintaining proper files at the plant location.
• On the floor interactions with employees on all shifts, responding to employees issues/concerns in support of a positive employee relations environment.
• Performance management to include leadership of employee appraisal processes, development and corrective action programs.
• Responsible for all of the areas before, during and after related to talent acquisition for the plant for salaried and hourly employees. This would include sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, background screening and reference checks.
• Administering the site’s affirmative action plan and maintaining the hiring log.
• Responsible for orientation/onboarding program for the employees.
• Organizational development activities to include active management of the site’s succession plan.
• Provide leadership, consultation, and as needed, intervention suggestions that support positive employee relations throughout the facility.
• Evaluate the training needs of the facility and along with Corporate HR team develop/design and roll‑out a variety of training topics that will be beneficial to the employee, location and Division.
• Coordination of medical coverage and questions with Corporate Insurance.
• Coordination of FMLA, Workers Comp and other related leave issues.
• HRIS system administration including payroll issues, employee data input, daily attendance, and other related areas.
• Maintenance of employee files and records.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business or a related discipline.
• 5+ years in an HR management role.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• May occasionally need to work evening and weekend hours to support shifts.
• Approximately 10% overnight travel.

Preferred Requirements

• Aluminum metal packaging background.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional certification through SHRM and/or HRCI.
• AS400 and Workday experience.

Competencies

• Strong project management skills with a history of delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and adapt as business needs dictate.
• Proven success in talent acquisition at all levels.
• Experience developing and facilitating training.
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational leadership skills a plus, i.e., strategy development/implementation, change management, employee engagement, presentation development/delivery skills, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills.
• Experience developing, building and maintaining strong business partnerships.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self‑directed.
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

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