Strategic HR Business Partner — Manufacturing Site

SWM International; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness and Work Life Support

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR activities at the Windsor, CT site. You will drive strategic HR plans, recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

The role requires 7–10 years HR Generalist experience with at least 3 years in management and a manufacturing background. On-site work is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business management.
• 7–10 years HR Generalist experience; 3+ years HR management.
• Strong manufacturing HR background.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with immigration processes and sponsored employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with HRIS and supervision of at least one direct report.
• On-site work only during core hours; remote work not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities for the site, including strategic planning and high-performance culture.
• Oversee recruitment from branding to applicant tracking to hire top talent.
• Drive performance management and succession planning.
• Collaborate with site leadership on HR strategies and goals.
• Develop and implement training initiatives.
• Handle employee relations and foster valued, productive employees.
• Serve as site expert on workforce planning issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner on global/domestic HR projects and update policies to current best practices.
• Lead sponsorship processes for employees needing support.
• Oversee employee engagement activities and engagement committee.
• Champion a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Management experience

Labor relations

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

ADP payroll

SuccessFactors

Job description

Mativ is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR activities at the Windsor, CT site. You will drive strategic HR plans, recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

The role requires 7–10 years HR Generalist experience with at least 3 years in management and a manufacturing background. On-site work is required; bilingual skills are a plus.