Manager, Human Resources

Arcwood Environmental; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental seeks a Manager, Human Resources to align HR strategies with facility goals and partner with the Plant Manager. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and employee relations to support a high-performing team.

The position involves developing HR policies, coordinating recruitment support, guiding performance management and training initiatives, and fostering a positive work environment across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certifications (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a human resources manager or a similar role (required).

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• Collaborates with site and senior leadership to develop human resources strategies that support broader business objectives; serves as a thought partner to Plant Manager on key personnel issues or changes.
• Partners with human resources team to develop and implement human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations concerning employment.
• Addresses, mediates and resolves employee issues to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitors employee records and assists in all employee corrective action procedures as needed.
• Conducts and documents employee exit interviews; identifies trends and implements initiatives for retention improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or a related field

Job description

About Arcwood

Every advancement—from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on—creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
• Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better – advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
• Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together – with our customers, and with each other.
• Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do.

Manager, Human Resources

As the Manager, Human Resources you will be responsible for aligning human resources strategies with the business goals of the facility and the Arcwood organization. This role will be a key partner to both the Human Resources team and the facility Plant Manager.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Collaborates with site and senior leadership to develop human resources strategies that support broader business objectives; serves as a thought partner to Plant Manager on key personnel issues or changes
• Partners with human resources team to develop and implement human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations concerning employment
• Addresses, mediates and resolves employee issues to promote a positive and productive work environment
• Monitors employee records and assists in all employee corrective action procedures as needed
• Conducts and documents employee exit interviews; identifies trends and implements initiatives for retention improvement
• Cultivates and supports a strong culture at the facility; partners with Corporate and local leadership to promote engagement initiatives
• Partners with Talent Acquisition team to facilitate the interview process and may assist with local recruitment efforts
• Oversees the New Hire Orientation experience; works with local team to identify opportunities to enhance the New Hire process
• Monitors facility timekeeping to ensure it is completed and approved in a timely manner; coordinates with Corporate Payroll team to ensure alignment and accuracy for payments and deductions
• Assists in response development for employee relations issues or unemployment claims
• Provides input on business unit structures, workforce preparation and succession planning
• Provides coaching to managers during the performance appraisal process and assists in the development and completion of performance improvement plans as needed
• Assists in identifying training needs and participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs
• Coordinates special projects and facility events to promote employee and community engagement
• Supports organizational changes and assists managers and employees to ensure a smooth transition
• Coordinates opportunities to engage with the local community for the business and fosters strong relationships as needed
• Completes supervisory responsibilities for team member(s) including timekeeping, performance appraisals, coaching, and daily task management
• Maintains the ability to conduct work outside of traditional hours when needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or a related field (required)
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certifications (preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a human resources manager or a similar role (required)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.

Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.

A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.