Manager, Plant Human Resources

Ball Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions at the site, including labor relations, training, compliance, and workforce development. This role partners with plant leadership to drive people initiatives and build a high-performing, safety-conscious culture.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in HR, with strong knowledge of employee relations and HR compliance. Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR compliance, and employment practices
• Experience in a unionized environment and labor relations preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, driving people and business initiatives and cultivating a high-performing, employee-centered culture.
• Manage labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance resolution, and collective bargaining.
• Lead onboarding, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Administer compensation, benefits, performance management, and HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support workplace safety, workers' compensation, and environmental programs.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Why Ball?

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress. Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of. Create a new future.

Ball is a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging and one of the world’s most respected manufacturing organizations. Leaders have the opportunity to influence large-scale operations, develop high-performing teams, and build meaningful careers in an organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and people development. If you are looking for a role that will prepare you to run your own plant — not simply manage a department — this opportunity was built for you.

We're seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of plant HR, including employee relations, training, labor relations, compliance and workforce development.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, driving people and business initiatives and cultivating a high-performing, employee-centered culture.
• Manage labor relations activities, including contract administration, grievance resolution, and collective bargaining.
• Lead onboarding, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Administer compensation, benefits, performance management, and HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support workplace safety, workers' compensation, food safety, and environmental programs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR compliance, and employment practices.
• Experience in a unionized environment and labor relations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$98,900 - $141,330 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment:This position is based in Fort Worth, TX and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.