Talent Generalist, NA People, Warren Plant

Kimberly-Clark; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 79,880 - 94,440; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark's Warren Plant is hiring an HR Generalist to partner with manufacturing leaders and drive talent, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. You’ll coach leaders, support recruitment, and help implement people programs in a fast-paced HPWS environment.

You will collaborate on performance management, workforce planning, and development initiatives, promoting inclusion, accountability, and employee ownership across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments.
• Experience in employee relations, coaching leaders, talent management, and organizational change.
• Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working in HPWS or high involvement teams preferred.
• Availability to work on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Coach leaders on onboarding, performance management, employee relations, development planning, and career growth.
• Support implementation of people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leaders to develop action plans from engagement and culture survey results.
• Support recruitment activities, onboarding programs, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps, succession opportunities, and development needs.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Facilitate team effectiveness, leader assimilation, and change management efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, teamwork, and employee ownership.
• Partner with leaders and Centers of Excellence on compensation, retention, and workforce solutions.
• Support implementation of HR programs and corporate initiatives at the site.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching leaders

Talent management

Organizational change

Strong communication

Influence and relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

At the KC Warren Plant, we are building more than a manufacturing facility—we are building a High Performance Work System (HPWS) where employees are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, develop new skills, and directly influence business results.

Our culture is built around shared leadership, continuous learning, accountability, and respect for people. Employees are expected to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to improve safety, quality, reliability, and performance every day.

The HR Generalist serves as a trusted business partner to manufacturing leaders, providing support across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, learning and development, and workforce planning. This role helps build a high‑performing, engaged workforce by coaching leaders, developing team capability, supporting organizational change, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect.

In This Role, You Will

HR Business Partnering

• Coach leaders on onboarding, performance management, employee relations, development planning, and career growth.
• Support implementation of people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leaders to develop action plans from engagement and culture survey results.

Talent & Workforce Planning

• Support recruitment activities, hiring events, onboarding programs, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps, succession opportunities, and development needs.

Learning, Performance & Organization Effectiveness

• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Facilitate team effectiveness, leader assimilation, and change management efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, collaboration, and problem solving.

Communication & Employee Experience

• Support site communications, recognition programs, engagement activities, and community initiatives.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, teamwork, and employee ownership.

Compensation & HR Programs

• Partner with leaders and Centers of Excellence on compensation, retention, and workforce solutions.
• Support implementation of HR programs and corporate initiatives at the site.

About Us

Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We know these amazing products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly‑Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly‑Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly‑Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments.
• Experience in employee relations, coaching leaders, talent management, and organizational change.
• Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working in team‑based, high‑involvement, or High Performance Work System (HPWS) environments preferred.
• Availability to work on‑site.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range

Salary Range: 79 880 – 94 440 USD. At Kimberly‑Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Warren Plant

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time