Plant Human Resources Manager

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources - IPP, the Site HR Manager is responsible for handling employee relations activities at designated branch plant locations as assigned. Responsibilities include; the understanding and application of Federal, State laws, such as, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, COBRA, NLRB, etc., and other legal requirements to protect the company against litigation and to maintain non-union status where applicable. Conducts surveys on employee morale, local wages/benefits, employment issues and develops reports and recommendations to management regarding these items. Ensure positive employee experience & employee engagement activities. This role is an active member of the management team and should be collaborative with all areas of operations; participates in daily operations meetings and Sonoco continuous improvement team. This role will be onsite and be required to flex hours to be available for multiple shifts.

Works with management to communicate, train, coach and assist employees in an effort to maintain effective employee morale. May assist with local hourly recruiting activities including diversity hiring, employee tracking and interviewing, but works collaborative with dedicated talent acquisition team members. Will advise and participate in employee and management counseling regarding company policies, procedures, legal requirements, employee performance, discipline, benefits, restructuring, etc.

What you'll be doing:

• Plant culture, company values and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion initiatives.
• Long term HR goals and metrics for HR in the plant
• Partnership on process and policy improvement programs
• Talent review and performance management processes to sustain a culture of accountability, succession planning and employee development
• Partners with onsite Training Coordinator for onboarding, progression and training programs
• Supporting development planning for all plant personnel in coordination with operations and training coordinator
• Employee recognition programs
• Community relations programs
• Back up for payroll and incentive programs
• Finds resolution for employee concerns
• Plant compliance with Sonoco HR policy

This position will be supporting our entire Newport complex which has paper mill and converting operations. Additionally, there is another facility in Newport and one in Low Moore, VA this person will support. This is an onsite position with relocation benefits available for candidates who are eligible under the company policy.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business with a concentration in Human Resources.
• 3+ years of experience working in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment required.
• SHRM CP or SCP Certification or HRCI SPHR OR PHR Certification - Preferred

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $102,080 to $114,840, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.