The posting
Job Description
Reports to: Regional Human Resources Manager
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted HR resource and primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, workplace concerns, and employee-related matters.
- Partner with plant leadership and supervisors to address employee relations, performance, attendance, conduct, and policy matters; provide coaching and guidance and promote consistent and equitable application of Company policies and practices.
- Conduct and assist with employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations; document findings and recommend appropriate action while maintaining confidentiality.
- Manage and support recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, hiring, new hire orientation, onboarding, and other employment lifecycle activities.
- Conduct exit and stay interviews and support employee surveys and other feedback initiatives to identify opportunities to improve engagement, retention, and morale.
- Monitor attendance and assist managers with attendance-related concerns, policy administration, and appropriate corrective action.
- Support employee lifecycle transactions, including transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and other personnel changes.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant employee records and HR documentation; assist with audits, required reporting, and employment records.
- Provide general support and guidance to employees regarding Company benefit programs and partner with the Benefits team as needed; support open enrollment and other benefits communications and activities.
- Partner with Payroll and appropriate HR teams to resolve payroll, timekeeping, and related employee issues.
- Coordinate required employee training and partner with managers to identify training and development needs.
- Support the implementation of Company-wide HR programs, policies, and initiatives at the plant level.
- Utilize HRIS and talent management systems to maintain employee information, process transactions, and generate reports.
- Coordinate unemployment claims and hearings as needed.
- Maintain a visible HR presence throughout the plant, build strong relationships with employees at all levels, and participate in plant meetings to provide HR guidance on workforce-related matters.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
- Experience supporting employee relations, recruitment, performance management, investigations, and HR administration.
- Experience providing HR guidance and support to supervisors and managers in an operational environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, HRIS and talent management systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience may be considered.
- Experience working in a plant or manufacturing environment preferred.
Work Environment:
- This position is based at the Polyglass manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas and requires regular presence throughout the plant.
Pay and Benefits
- A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
- 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
- Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
- Student Loan Assistance
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Dental and vision plans
- Gym membership reimbursement and more!
Take a look at what it’s like to be part of our family at Polyglass!
