Human Resources Manager

Do you have a passion for learning, a thirst for knowledge and desire to be better?

Is the development of strong HR and business skills and abilities important to you?

Are you interested in developing the capabilities to enhance your career opportunities?

Do you have a keen mind, passion for HR and a strong work ethic?

Are you an “A student” who wants to be surrounded by “A students” on a winning team?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we may have a unique opportunity for you. Our value proposition for any HR professional joining our team is ingrained in these questions. We practice good, strong HR but it is more about “how” we do things than “what” we are doing.

Our employment value proposition is centered around these eight key elements.

Work – Meaningful, challenging work in a learning environment

Culture – Values based, striving to succeed, supportive, “friendly-focused,” team success based on individual contribution

Team – Great people, high quality HR professionals, strong education & experience, focused on goals/results & doing the right thing, “when the team wins, everyone looks good”

Management – Credible, high expectations, respected, people-oriented

Company – Well established, profitable company in essential stable business, company (New-Indy) has grown significantly through acquisition, joint venture partners have long history of industry / business success

Personal – Enhancing an individual’s HR portfolio (knowledge, skills, business acumen), prepare them for the future and challenge them to be / become their best

Life balance – Family, friends, work, travel, health, fun, time demands, urgencies are all part of life and require management, flexibility and consideration

Winning – New-Indy has established itself as one of the leading companies in the industry

Our opportunity:

Take full ownership of assigned HR work and functional areas; ask questions, utilize the team and go with it

Develop, evaluate and implement first class HR programs and practices to improve the capabilities and quality of life of our workforce

Collaborate with the team to ensure the best quality work

Work on special projects and tasks

Help build our brand as an employer of choice.

Partner with other departments to improve overall business operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure the HR strategy aligns with organizational goals and the partner’s vision. Ensure regular, formal communication of strategy and performance to gain consensus and support from key stakeholders, including senior management, local management, and owners.
• Collaborate with Senior Business Partners to understand current and future business needs. Provide guidance and advice on HR related matters.
• Lead and coach the Human Resources team to deliver excellence and efficiencies in: talent acquisition, leadership development, benefits, compensation planning, policy setting, performance evaluations, payroll, employee relations and labor relations, HRIS and engagement.
• Develop synergies across all divisions to improve reporting, control and cost impact.
• Establish and document human resource related policy, procedure and documentation for consistency and compliance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement relating to human resource administration, deliverables and reporting.
• Ensure all human resource departments and initiatives comply with federal, state law and regulations. Stay current on all employment law and regulations.
• Provide leadership on all labor and employee relations issues. Work collaboratively with legal on contracts and employment related issues.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by Confidentiality and Privacy Standards and HIPPA.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates

What we’re looking for:

• High quality HR generalist background with specific experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance and payroll.
• A strategic and tactical thinker-doer. Ability to assess processes and find ways to make them better.
• Passion for HR/people, expanding knowledge, strong focus on delivering excellence and client service.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with employees and management team.
• Individual that will take full ownership of assigned work and areas of responsibility.
• High emotional intelligence and business and financially savvy.
• Positive, optimistic, action-oriented individual with a “can do” work ethic.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; interact well with all levels of organization.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.
• PHR / SPHR or SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Experience with Paycom (HRIS) a plus.

What you’ll need

• 10+years as a proven Human Resource Leader
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, or a related field
• Union experience preferred
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness while maintaining confidential data
• Strong technical experience and best practice understanding in Human Resources
• Strong operational and organizational discipline
• Strong business acumen
• Strong understanding of cost structures and financial results
• Applies consistent and healthy tension to the organization to be high performing
• Adheres to and supports company culture
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Builds effective teams including ability to manage people who are more technically competent
• Ability and credibility to lead. Must be respected as a leader and instill confidence in the organization
• Effective communicator to the board room to the operating floor
• Driven by a vision for the future. A strategist.
• Union Experience a plus
• Results driven with a proven level of achievement
• Travel requirements to effectively cover all locations under their authority
• Must be able to manage remotely
• Proven ability to acquire, develop, and retain top talent. Low tolerance for below average performance.

Should you consider this opportunity?

Only if it aligns with your values and work / life aspirations. This job is not for the “faint of heart.”

Tremendous opportunity for a person with a thirst for knowledge and desire to continue to increase HR and business capabilities and build their career portfolio.

Opportunity to be part of a strong company with a demonstrated history of success.

Be a valued member of a great team locally and in HR function – excellent experience, quality education, leading former employers, client focused, and good people. We “practice good HR” by focusing on clients, developing strong business practices and taking the company to a place where it wouldn’t be without us.

This position reports to the VP, Human Resources who is deeply committed to our value proposition. Here’s a few highlights of the person you could work with:

Education: MS, MBA (USC), Executive education from Harvard, Stanford and USC

Experience: Broad multi-industry (aerospace, consulting, logistics, manufacturing) background in senior HR management roles

Development: Hires great people and facilitates their growth. Previous employees have risen to VP HR (5) and HR Director (10+) roles.

Style: Coaching, challenging, involved but provides employees with autonomy and functional responsibility

Who is New-Indy Containerboard?

• in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
• an essential business, we operate in 7 states and in Mexico and have about 2,200 employees within 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies.
• has experienced substantial growth through acquisition since its formation in 2012.
• focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber at three of our plants, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
• our website at www.newindycontainerboard.com
• us on LinkedIn atwww.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llc/mycompany/

Does this sound good to you? If so, great Click the link to apply for the position. We look forward to hearing from you

Pay Transparency: The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 annual. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.