Plant HR Manager

Key Accountabilities: 

• Performance Management: Work collaboratively with plant management to develop objectives and development goals that will create accountability and drive strong business results. Support management with coaching techniques for hourly employees.
• Employee Relations: Review and advise on all personnel actions including merit increases, promotions, transfers, and discipline. Ensure the uniform application of policies and procedures.  Manage grievance process.
• Recruiting: Develop local networks and manage recruiting in a cost effective and timely manner using existing Company guidelines.
• Discipline: Act as a neutral advocate for employees and the company.  Coordinate discipline within the plant and conduct thorough investigations as needed.
• Compensation: Ensure salary decisions meet existing Company guidelines and obtain necessary approvals per audit guidelines. Understand the local market and make recommendations regarding compensation strategy.
• Safety: Manage and track safety training, plant incidents/accidents and safety programs, plus case management for worker’s compensation, to ensure our employees work in a safe environment.
• Training & Development: Train plant leadership to build skill, proficiency and knowledge of techniques in management and the supervision of employees. Assist in the development of training initiatives for our employees.
• Engagement: Support management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving human resources trends or problems to maintain high levels on involvement and accountability from employees.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor and employment laws. Assist in the creation and implementation of general personnel policies and procedures. 
• Communication: Develop and facilitate effective programs to communicate with employees at all levels and provide solutions that support positive business results. 
• Projects: Assist sector HR leadership in projects as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR preferred
• Five years of progressive experience in Human Resources at a management level.
• Experience independently identifying, developing and leading key strategic projects to meet corporate business goals.
• Ability to guide efforts of plant-level HR resources to identify opportunities and lead change.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software to assure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and administrative compliance consistent with regulatory and internal practices.
• Ability to utilize available data for assessment of current state on progress of key initiatives. 
• Previous experience driving positive results in a union environment.
• Experience in establishing effective approaches to improve employee engagement.
• Effective in problem-solving and dispute resolution.
• Experience and comfort working in a team-based matrix environment at a high level.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees especially during difficult and challenging situations.
• Knowledge in the area of talent acquisition, performance management and retention.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training to employees on a number of HR/policy topics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.