Plant Human Resources Manager

Graham Packaging Company; Selah (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401K Employee Saving Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in Selah, WA is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to lead people operations at the manufacturing plant. You will drive recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, attendance policy administration, and employee relations to support production goals.

You will partner with Plant Leadership on staffing and safety programs, administer workers’ compensation, maintain HR records, and ensure compliance with company policies and laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years Human Resources Manager experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and enforce safety, health, quality GMP, and company policies.
• Lead recruitment, selection, and retention of plant employees.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to maintain staffing levels aligned to budget.
• Process weekly payroll and administer attendance policy.
• Administer workers’ compensation claims and manage case documentation.
• Maintain HR records and compile reports on hiring, turnover, and training.
• Represent the organization at personnel hearings and investigations.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding to support objectives.
• Provide guidance to Plant Leadership on employee concerns and disciplinary action.
• Act as Plant Safety Coordinator and manage safety programs.
• Coordinate with temporary labor agencies for staffing and pay records.
• Review invoices and address temporary worker issues.
• Lead special projects as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Onboarding

Policy enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Manage people operations for a manufacturing plant, supporting recruitment, compliance, safety, onboarding, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices
• Understand, follow, and enforce established company policies, procedures, and recognized practices
• Lead recruitment, selection, and retention of plant employees
• Partner with Plant Leadership to maintain staffing levels aligned to budget
• Process the plant weekly payroll and administer the attendance policy
• Interpret and apply company policies, benefits, practices, procedures, programs, and applicable laws
• Administer worker’s compensation claims, including investigation, documentation, and record keeping
• Work with Corporate EH&S on worker’s compensation case management
• Maintain HR-related records and compile reports on hiring, turnover, employee programs, performance appraisals, wage progression, and absenteeism rates
• Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
• Plan and coordinate new employee onboarding to support organizational objectives
• Analyze training needs to design employee and leadership training and development, including safety programs
• Plan and organize company events (for example: luncheons, picnics, recognition)
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees, addressing questions and supporting resolution of employee issues
• Provide guidance and coaching to Plant Leadership on employee concerns, problems, and disciplinary action in alignment with company policies
• Act as the Plant Safety Coordinator, managing plant safety programs and training, and maintaining the first aid room
• Coordinate with temporary labor agencies to schedule workers for daily production staffing needs and process pay records
• Review and approve invoices and address temporary worker issues as required
• May lead special projects related to other functional areas and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years Human Resources Manager experience in manufacturing (preferred)
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
• Computer usage and typing skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude while delivering exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within provided instructions, routines, and standard practices
• Strong communication habits: convey facts and information clearly both verbally and orally
• Collaborative mindset: proactively contributes to group objectives and volunteers to help others

Compensation

• Salary range: $81,500 - $122,300 per year
• Expected salary range is aligned with legal mandates of certain U.S. jurisdictions; final compensation depends on qualifications and experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• 401K Employee Saving Plan
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements

Work Location and Travel

• Location: Selah, WA (onsite)
• Travel: 0-25% travel may be required

EEO

• Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law