Plant Human Resources Manager

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

Job Summary:

This position reports directly to the Senior HR Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Plant Manager. The Plant HR Manager functions as the HR Business Partner for a manufacturing facility in order to align HR objectives with strategic organizational objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with and guide management in various areas such as employee relations, labor relations, leadership development, change management, performance consulting, diversity management, conflict management, legal compliance, etc. This position is viewed by the plant team as a partner, coach, and resource.

Job Duties: 

• Works collaboratively with the plant to improve business results and meet objectives.
• Primary plant process owner for payroll and benefits.
• Assists in developing effective long-term staffing plans to hire the right people in the right jobs at the right time.
• Plan, develop, and implement wage and salary programs to align with business strategy and external competitive concerns.
• Provide expertise to plant on leadership development, performance management, change management, resource planning, salary planning, etc.
• Consult with employees at all levels through listening objectively and then providing solutions that support positive business results.
• Participate in the development of corporate and departmental goals and objectives with particular focus on alignment of various departments supported.
• Educate and monitor management actions and decisions to maintain compliance with legal requirements.
• Evaluate changing demographics, and legal and technical developments in the field, and develop new programs to meet the corporation’s needs.
• Challenge and direct the plant management team to apply Trivium values in day-to-day actions and decisions.
• Facilitate Organizational Health Initiatives (OHI)
• Integrate Trivium standards of Leadership into client systems such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, Selection process, etc.
• Review personnel actions including merit increases, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.  Ensure all actions comply with internal and external controls.
• Manage the uniform application of policies and procedures and the application of discipline. 
• 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.
• Assist sector HR leadership in projects as needed. 
• Develops and maintains working relationship with Union officials and adheres to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions; Support and participate in contract negotiation sessions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR strongly preferred; Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field with eight 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 the progress of key initiatives. 
• 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. 
• Ability to establish approaches to improve the effectiveness of employee engagement efforts.
• 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.
• Experience managing to a collective bargaining agreement.

Work Environment

This position will perform a majority of job duties in an office environment where using a computer, telephone and printer are common.  Time spent on the manufacturing floor will be required, the noise level in that environment is usually very loud.  Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment.  Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees).  The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.