Plant Human Resources Manager

The Clorox Company; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function at our Amherst, VA plant. You will guide employee engagement, talent strategy, recruiting, administer pay and benefits, and ensure policy compliance to support production goals.

You will partner with plant leadership to forecast talent needs, manage end-to-end recruiting for production staff, and develop learning programs that strengthen internal capabilities while upholding employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the HR function for the plant.
• Advise leadership on policy matters and changes.
• Partner with leadership to execute talent strategy and recruiting.
• Manage end-to-end recruiting for production staff.
• Maintain personnel records and generate reports.
• Develop learning and development programs for employees.

Skills

HR management

Employee engagement

Talent strategy

Recruiting

Policy compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

The Plant Human Resources Manager leads and directs the main responsibilities of the Human Resource (HR) department including employee engagement, talent strategy, plant leadership support, recruiting, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and managing company policies and practices.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support and guidance to leadership team and advise on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the plant’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, and retention.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Maintain records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, turnover and absenteeism.
• Analyze statistical data and report to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of plant’s policies and practices.
• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for production workers, which may include sourcing, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings; prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.
• Advise leadership team on non-production recruiting; participate in interviews for non-production plant roles.
• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinate staff
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees; analyze training needs to design employee development programs.
• Manage discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for:

• 7+ years of human resource management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively when appropriate
• Ability to maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems