HR Manager

Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients. Novipax manufactures a suite of category-leading absorbents, including Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak.

We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most. This is a workplace where your team members have your back—and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there’s one thing that defines the Novipax team, it’s that we win together.

The Human Resources Manager will be the conduit for hiring and retention, positive employee relations, performance management, and focal point for benefits/compensation. Provides general human resource assistance to a business unit which includes recruiting, selection and staffing, employment and personnel documentation, job evaluation, compensation, and/or benefits. This position performs complex duties requiring independent judgment and coordination in one or more areas of a comprehensive human resource operation.

RESPONSIBILITES / DUTIES:

• Recruits key hourly and/or salaried employees, collects and analyzes HR data and makes recommendations to the VP, HR.
• Reviews employment applications and resumes and interview applicants.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Conducts new-employee orientations.
• Researches and administers other applicant sourcing programs.
• Maintains the Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
• Responsible for creating and managing requisitions.
• Manages external hiring process and assists with internal transfer process, including job bid movement.
• Supports the functional areas of human resources including, but not limited to, recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, labor relations, safety, FMLA administration, investigations and special projects.
• Assists with the development of various activities such as job fairs, training and development workshops, labor relations, and payroll processing.
• Assists with the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings.
• Owns culture of the Rockingham site by regularly hosting employee engagement events, Crew of the month awards.
• Active in local EDC and Chamber of Commerce, bringing partnerships and regional themes/best practices back to Novipax. Create and execute a community engagement calendar.
• Partner with local high schools and colleges to create talent pipeline, co-op opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of employment law practices
• Experience in administration of benefits, compensation, and other programs.
• Knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Word Processing, and Power Point.
• Experience with a recruiting system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• B-lingual in Spanish or another language, preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Novipax is successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.