Requisition ID 4267 - Posted - People & Culture - HR Operations - HR Operations, Americas - Rhinelander - Posting Country (1)
You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? About the Opportunity In this strategic role, the qualified incumbent will lead the site's Human Resources function and offer expertise in the areas of talent management, recruiting and retention, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, coaching/development, change management, and employee relations in a union environment.
Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities: Provide safety leadership, encouragement, and support to Senior Plant Leaders at all levels while exhibiting visible and actionable commitment to an injury accident-free workplace.Partner with the local team in a consultancy capacity to assist leaders with comprehending and administering policies and procedures necessary for business success.Partner with local leaders to develop talent strategies considering both immediate talent needs and long-term staffing requirements.Review, approve, and process grievances and related labor issues up to and prior to the arbitration process.Develop and implement policies on issues relating to working conditions, performance management, equal opportunity, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.Facilitate discussions between staff and union representatives on critical issues, such as job responsibilities, conflict resolution, generational differences, and compensation.Research, interpret, and advise leaders on employment law.Plan and, at times, deliver training, including inductions for new employees.Analyze training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.Coach key plant management on leadership development, communications, and policy improvements.Collaborate with peer HR Managers and Corporate Resources to improve HR process consistency.This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Minimum Occupational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.The qualified incumbent must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the same or HR Business Partner role.Manufacturing or related experience is highly preferred.Experience supporting union environments.Familiarity or knowledge of Change Management.Labor Relations, Employee Relations, or Employment Law experience and knowledge.Payroll processing experience is highly desired, preferably with experience using ADP.Curious nature in relation to learning new technology.Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments.Ability to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgrounds.Extensive public speaking, training, and/or presentation skills.Required Occupational Competencies: Change Management: Anticipates the need for change, dedicates the required resources, and fosters innovation and creativity. Facilitates and leads change management initiatives and monitors their implementation.Commitment to Continuous Process Improvement: Assesses the effectiveness of functions and systems, as well as current practices; streamlines standards and processes and develops innovative approaches to program development and implementation.Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.Oral Communication: Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using speech in individual or group situations; attends to and fully comprehends what others are saying.Written Communication: Demonstrates the ability to express ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly in writing, using correct and appropriate grammar, organization, and structure.Business Acumen: Demonstrates a working knowledge of the labor market and its connection to organizational success. Understands manufacturing and operational processes.Consultation: Coaches leaders on HR matters. Problem solves with stakeholders and develops creative HR solutions. Ability to have difficult and courageous conversations.Action Oriented: Motivated to act with urgency and can prioritize. Handles challenges in stride with a positive demeanor. Able to adapt and make decisions. Exercises a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision.High Integrity: Acts with uncompromising integrity. Role models ethical behavior.Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us: Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders.
We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials.
Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
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