Plant HR Manager

Hood-Container-1; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid training

Strong company culture

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Lebanon, TN seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead HR for our 180-employee plant. You will partner with leadership to drive people strategies, engagement, and performance in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, compliance, and HR analytics. The role requires strong communication and change-management skills and a authentic, collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a Human Resources role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with plant business goals and partner with leadership to optimize organizational structure for labor efficiency.
• Employee Relations: Advise and partner with supervisors on complex work situations and design programs to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Recruitment: Attract, evaluate, and hire a diverse pool of skilled talent.
• Performance Development: Implement and support performance management systems to drive productivity and goal attainment, and coach supervisors on team development.
• Compensation: Administer competitive compensation programs to attract and motivate high performers.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations, working with legal counsel as needed.
• HR Analytics and Reporting: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to improve programs and initiatives and prepare regular reports on key performance indicators for senior management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

HRIS / HR software

Job description

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Full-time Regular 1315 West Baddour Parkway Nashville, Lebanon, TN, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3301

Be a key partner and steward of our culture as the Human Resources Manager for our Lebanon, TN corrugated converting plant. This role will be overseeing all HR functions for approximately 180 non-union employees (and growing), partnering closely with leadership and employees in the organization. We are looking for a driven individual who can confidently interact with people at all levels, is committed to serving others, effectively drives change, compassionately collaborates, and embodies authenticity and humility.

How You Will Contribute:

• Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with plant business goals and partner with leadership to optimize organizational structure for labor efficiency.
• Employee Relations: Advise and partner with supervisors on complex work situations and design programs to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Recruitment: Attract, evaluate, and hire a diverse pool of skilled talent.
• Performance Development: Implement and support performance management systems to drive productivity and goal attainment, and coach supervisors on team development.
• Compensation: Administer competitive compensation programs to attract and motivate high performers.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations, working with legal counsel as needed.
• HR Analytics and Reporting: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to improve programs and initiatives and prepare regular reports on key performance indicators for senior management.

What it Takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a Human Resources role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Here’s why you’ll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!