People Experience Manager – HR Operations (Onsite)

Essity; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

PTO with holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Essity is seeking an HR Manager (People Experience Manager) in Menasha, WI to lead day-to-day HR operations, support employee lifecycle processes, and advise line managers on HR policies. The role emphasizes data accuracy, employee well-being, and compliance within a unionized environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 5+ years HR experience, with emphasis on HR processes, employment law, and HR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years HR experience in operations, employee relations, advisory, or generalist roles.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment law.
• Union environment experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate empathetically with employees and clearly with managers.
• Experience working with HR systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR lifecycle processes (onboarding, changes, performance routines, pay & benefits support, exit processing) for their geographic area of responsibility.
• Advise and guide Line Managers in applying HR policies and processes.
• Support employee relations cases, escalating complex matters as needed.
• Ensure data accuracy, personnel record management, and compliance in documentation.
• Provide employee support for inquiries, guidance, and well-being needs.
• Activate and implement global and business unit HR practices locally while ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law

Employee relations

HR operations

Union environment

HR data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Essity is seeking an HR Manager (People Experience Manager) in Menasha, WI to lead day-to-day HR operations, support employee lifecycle processes, and advise line managers on HR policies. The role emphasizes data accuracy, employee well-being, and compliance within a unionized environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 5+ years HR experience, with emphasis on HR processes, employment law, and HR systems.