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 Plant 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.

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. 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

• Training and development for plant personnel

• Talent review and performance management processes to sustain a culture of accountability

• Succession planning for all plant positions, including summer interns and Emerging Leaders

• Supporting development planning for all plant personnel designated as high-potential

• Employee recognition programs

• Community relations programs

• Plant compliance with Sonoco HR policy

This position will be supporting our Paper Mill facilities located out of Newport, TN. 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.
• 7+ years of experience working in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment required.
• SHRM CP or SCP Certification or HRCI SPHR OR PHR Certification - Preferred
• Union Experience highly preferred

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $91,875 to $110,250 plus annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.

An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

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.