Plant Human Resources Manager jobs in Virginia

Who We Are:
Trivium Packaging is a global leader in metal packaging with 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately $2.8 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). In addition, Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable.
We realize that there are no easy answers. Real sustainability is a complex challenge after all, but we know science-based innovation and circular-economy thinking will drive progress. We also know we are not alone in this. That’s why we partner with our customers, scientists and sustainability thought leaders to innovate faster, better, and more holistically.
Job Summary:
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Corporate HR. 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, 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 to day-to-day actions and decisions.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• A 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 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.

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.
Trivium Packaging is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,200.00 - $127,900.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Roanoke, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person