Human Resources Manager-Plant

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in building products as a Human Resources Manager in Cedar Rapids. This role focuses on transforming people and processes in a manufacturing setting while promoting a culture of engagement and improvement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong HR acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Opportunity for growth

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Matching

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

Discount programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Practice in employee relations, project management, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues and HR processes at the plant.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, retention, and development strategies.
• Facilitate onboarding and training of new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Psychology or Business

Tools

ADP Payroll System

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Human Resources Manager-Plant (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

We are recruiting a Human Resources Manager to drive people and process transformation at our manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Initiative, integrity, accountability, ownership, and disciplined workforce development will be key differentiators in both the selection process and the successful execution of the roles and responsibilities of this key position. This role requires the ability to think strategically, acting at the detaillevel to support the employees and the business.

In general, this position is a key member of the Plant Operations team and is responsible for the effective and successful people and process management discipline and communications fornon-exempt and exempt employees. This includes but is not limited to employee relations, staffing, employee engagement, leadership coaching, performance management, workforce analysis and reporting, and HR compliance.

What To Expect

The Human Resources Manager will work with managers and employees at various levels to provide human resources support and solutions in a manufacturing setting.

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations.
• Responsible for effectively identifying, investigating, and resolving employee relations issues, resolving complex labor and human capital challenges.
• Develop and implement process and tools that foster higher productivity and improved retention of workforce.
• Manage leadership team’s staffing and development.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit salary and hourly candidates to join the AMI team.
• Effectively recruit, train, and develop highly productive candidates motivated to achieve business objectives.
• Coaching, counseling and help employees and all levels of management in employee or management issues relating to promotion, termination, or disciplinary action.
• Responsible for providing analytical and project management support.
• Influencing skills to manage plant or organization changes.
• Facilitates onboarding activities.
• Acts as an employee relations specialist assisting in investigation and resolution of employee issues.
• Provides communication of programs and drives resolution of issues related to employee concerns regarding payroll, benefits, and other employee programs.
• Maintains employee data in various systems and tools.
• Actively participates in plant teams/committees and assumes leadership role in HR related issues.
• Promotes and reinforces the AMI Values and culture.
• Drives the plant engagement actions for cultural improvements.
• Performs monthly data reporting for the facility.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, labor relations, psychology or business is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of HR experience + progressively responsible experience leading people to accomplish a mission with integrity andteamwork.
• Demonstrated strong HR business partnering and influencing skills
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated project management and strong analytical skills.
• Strong employee relations experience, Positive employee relations experience a plus.
• Excellent communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in employee relations, organizational development, coaching, hourly compensation, training, change management and HR program implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and to successfully complete projects and initiatives in required time frames.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment as well as being an effective team player.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• Some experience in payroll and attendance systems (ADP) is a plus.
• Strong PC knowledge and skills: Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
  
  

Work Environment

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant and office space. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Frequent use of company communication devices are required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics.

Benefits Of Working With Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs
  
  

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations … Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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